51.   The deal attests to the growing importance of women to online marketers.

52.   The dispute demonstrates the growing importance of the cable industry as revenue from cable channels begins to dominate earnings for media companies, analysts said.

53.   The earnings provide further evidence of the growing importance of fire protection and security to Williams, where it has recently made acquisitions.

54.   The growing importance of online shopping is most apparent in travel.

55.   The growing importance of prescription drugs in the arsenal of modern medicine and the rapidly escalating cost of those drugs have boosted the argument for drug coverage under Medicare.

56.   The move signals the growing importance of the hotel division to Bass PLC, which also has pubs, restaurants and branded drinks.

57.   The move recognizes the growing importance of the Internet, both in building an audience for musicians and for selling music.

58.   The Pacific Stock Exchange renamed itself the Pacific Exchange to reflect the growing importance of its options business.

59.   The results reflect the growing importance of digital, computer-compatible equipment to the company, analysts said.

60.   The results reflect the growing importance of digital, computer-compatible equipment at the company, analysts said.