1.   Larger companies in the industry acquired smaller companies, while the overall Market demand for propane remained relatively stable.

2.   Meanwhile, export demand remains poor, putting further pressure on prices.

3.   This demand remained a precondition for the North agreeing to a non-aggression declaration with the South.

4.   Demand remained very weak in the UK, but showed faint signs of recovery in the USA and Australia.

5.   Transport and contract fabric demand remained low while apparel interest was affected by recessionary markets.

6.   Demand for mortgages remained sluggish last year despite five cuts in the mortgage rate, Mr Kirkham said.

7.   The domestic energy demand has remained constant for very many years.

8.   Although supply will probably grow modestly this year and early next, demand will remain strong.

9.   Although space is generally available, demand remains strong for certain popular destinations.

10.   And brokerage analyst after brokerage analyst yesterday gave them every reason to be confident, as they recommended the major chipmakers on a belief that demand remains strong.