1.   Analysts predicted that banks in the region would be forced to expand to remain competitive or else seek big out-of-state buyers.

2.   And drug prices are starting to creep up as the pressure on prices eases from governments and big private buyers.

3.   And if you listened to the PaineWebber prognosticator, you were a big buyer during that trough.

4.   Because it is a big buyer of initial public stock offerings, Fidelity is often able to have deals tailored to its needs.

5.   Big buyers such as General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. are looking for suppliers to buy from worldwide.

6.   Big buyers can expect to pay excess baggage fees.

7.   Big buyers generally pay far less than list price for airliners.

8.   Big buyers like Coca-Cola have sought to muscle in.

9.   Big institutional buyers also returned to the market, providing an additional shot in the arm.

10.   A falling currency yesterday aroused concern international investors, who have been big buyers of U.S. securities in the past year, will cut back on purchases.