51.   However, as drug prices rose and public criticism has increased, the companies have responded with more formalized aid.

52.   In an ever-pressing race to stay ahead of criminals and protect autos, companies have responded with a wealth of anti-theft options.

53.   In fact, sales have been flagging in the face of tough price competition, and the company is responding with a burger sale of its own.

54.   In fact, the company often responds to questions from the media via fax.

55.   Insurance companies have responded by maintaining a constant and expensive presence in Albany.

56.   John Battelle, the chief executive of Standard Media, said that the company was responding to the marketplace.

57.   LaBrunerie conceded that Microsoft had received some complaints from corporate customers since the program was announced in May, and said the company had already responded with some changes.

58.   Kuney underscored the point by displaying e-mails and internal memos from Microsoft detailing how the company responded to threats from competitors.

59.   Luter says the company is responding to market forces.

60.   Many companies are responding to the pressure to hold down costs by firing workers.