1.   In our view, he was the only one who could possibly bring about municipal government reform and foster economic growth.

2.   The follow-through not only helps children meet their responsibility, it also fosters the growth of good work habits and autonomy.

3.   They liked books and ideas, and they liked to talk about them in ways that fostered growth rather than established dominance.

4.   To foster growth such resources must be developed, but this, however, necessitates increased investment.

5.   Analysts said the deal reflected the interest of Microsoft and Compaq in fostering the growth of high-speed Internet connections for home users.

6.   And powerful bankers are insisting on passage of a law fostering the growth of multi-state megabanks before Congress adjourns in October.

7.   Ashland is seeking to foster the growth of its specialty chemical business, Brothers said.

8.   A culture of violence that helped many survive in war fostered the growth of organized criminal gangs.

9.   Accessible communications, Eickelman and others say, foster the growth of civil society and strengthen dissent in places like Iran or Egypt.

10.   Buffett said the estate tax fosters economic growth by encouraging Americans to rise based on merit, not inheritance.