61.   But the moves also underscore the importance the new company is expected to place on cutting costs and boosting revenues.

62.   But the reason for investing in these tools of production has mostly focused on cutting costs rather than expanding output.

63.   But they warned that the Japanese automakers were cutting costs to become competitive despite the weak dollar, which makes exports to the United States more expensive.

64.   But while he praised the company for cutting costs to boost profits, he warned that he saw little growth potential until information technology budgets loosen.

65.   By clustering new and used-car dealerships in major metropolitan markets, Republic hopes it can boost sales while cutting costs on expenses such as advertising.

66.   Casey has not been intimidated by the memos on cutting costs.

67.   Chairman Donald B. Marron said he expects to continue cutting costs to make profits grow in the fourth quarter and next year.

68.   Changing market conditions have made combining forces and cutting costs increasingly attractive.

69.   Citibank and Travelers say their deal is mainly about finding ways to grow rather than cutting costs.

70.   Chase and Chemical opted to merge mainly because they could boost profits by cutting costs.