1.   But actual car sales remain very slow.

2.   Also, there was still enthusiasm for a new game because Lottery sales remained flat.

3.   Although retail sales remain flat, people are warming up to the use of credit cards, spending money on travel and entertainment.

4.   Although some consumers have grumbled over the cost of filling an SUVs tank, overall sales remain brisk.

5.   Analysts noted, however, that homes sales remain historically robust.

6.   Analysts expect sales to remain strong.

7.   And even if Catera sales remain strong, that may not be enough to assure the future of the rest of the division.

8.   Another report today backed this view by showing that chain store sales remain sluggish.

9.   As a result, these sales have generally remained tax-free.

10.   As sales remain sluggish, WorldCom is trying to reduce expenses related to some of the acquisitions.