1.   Analysts cite Arbed as an example of a company that took the necessary steps to boost underlying profitability.

2.   And Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto yesterday indicated the government is unlikely to take steps soon to boost the economy, he said.

3.   And statements by the prime minister yesterday showed the government is unlikely to take steps to boost the economy yet, he said.

4.   And statements by the prime minister yesterday showed the government is unlikely to take steps soon to boost the economy, he said.

5.   Another HMO is taking a different step to boost its per-share earnings.

6.   Armey, in a speech to the conservative Heritage Foundation, promised Republicans would take nine steps to boost the economy.

7.   As Rangers pitching coach Dick Bosman points out, baseball took steps to boost offensive output to attract more fans.

8.   As the countries take steps to boost savings rates, local trading volumes should gradually increase.

9.   At the Group of Seven meeting in Hong Kong, the U.S. called on Japan to take steps to boost domestic demand and stem its exports.

10.   At the Hong Kong meeting, the U.S. called on Japan to take steps to boost domestic demand and stem its exports.