61.   The news took many analysts by surprise because Kimberly is known for expanding through new product development and small acquisitions.

62.   The purchases come amid a flurry of takeovers in the French retail industry as companies expand through acquisition to offset a law that limits the construction of new stores.

63.   The reported talks come in a year set to be the biggest ever for mergers, as companies flush with profits try to expand through acquisitions.

64.   The sale comes as big credit card lenders expand through consolidation, seeking economies of scale to lower costs.

65.   The reported talks come in a year set to be the biggest ever for mergers in the U.S., as companies flush with profits try to expand through acquisitions.

66.   Their design repertory is expanded through exposure to games, but far too many game designers are ignorant of games published more than five years ago.

67.   Triangle is considering expanding through southeastern Virginia and South Carolina, Lee said.

68.   U.S. banks are aggressively expanding through purchases and buying back stock to help boost per-share earnings and return on equity.

69.   Under Chairman and Chief Executive Phillip Frost, the company expanded through a series of acquisitions.

70.   Under Eskridge, it was believed Stride Rite would expand through aggressive acquisitions and organic growth.