71.   Analysts said the two companies have discussed joining forces several times before and that a merger or takeover presents major regulatory problems.

72.   And a handful of the biggest corporate names in America have joined forces to create an on-line service to help small businesses sell their products.

73.   And it has joined forces with Kenneth Branagh for a projected series of Shakespeare films.

74.   And that, in turn, is partly a result of justified misgivings among black men about joining a force in which the prospects of promotion seem limited.

75.   And now they have joined forces to deny Clinton his appointments.

76.   And there, after joining forces with Karolyi, she rediscovered her passion for gymnastics.

77.   And next year, they may join forces with a grower in Florida.

78.   And that could happen if, say, Dole and Alexander joined forces, one dropping out and supporting the others.

79.   And, it must join forces with huge flocks of other hungry chickadees, far more birds than it had to tolerate during the balmy breeding season.

80.   And where it does not have its own brand, he says, the company will join forces with other companies to fill the void.