71.   The goal of the merger is to reduce operating expenses significantly by eliminating technical redundancies and consolidating billing, marketing and technology development.

72.   The Ford Motor Co. announced on Friday that it would close five plants in an effort to reduce expenses and eliminate losses.

73.   The Invesco Funds Group, Nations Funds and Pioneer Investments have all reduced the expenses they charge to investors, keeping their yields in positive territory.

74.   The pay cut was among the steps taken to reduce expenses.

75.   The Reading, Pennsylvania-based banking company said the actions are part of a plan to reduce expenses and consolidate operations in three states.

76.   The use of virtual orchestras has quietly grown in the last few years as computer technology has improved and musical producers have looked for ways to reduce expenses.

77.   They reduce expenses, such as overhead, commissions and computer reservation system fees, at toll-free reservations centers and travel agencies.

78.   Throughout the program, users will find experts who will give advice on how to save money by reducing expenses.

79.   To reduce expenses or avoid layoffs, some companies have told their employees to take a cut in salary.

80.   To reduce expenses, Loewen plans to merge administrative functions for newly acquired sites, close its Cincinnati office and repay high-cost debt.