1.   Companies are always looking for ways to cut costs.

2.   American Airlines said it had considered ways to cut commissions, but only those Delta was supposedly considering, according to trade publication reports.

3.   And the NCAA continues to look for ways to cut costs.

4.   As prescription drug prices continue to climb, consumers looking for ways to cut their costs may find that a little savvy can yield big savings.

5.   As the Republican majority looks for ways to cut federal regulations and spending, the act is coming under increasing scrutiny.

6.   At the time, the prison-industry program was looking for new ways to cut costs and keep inmates busy.

7.   Cashman said he would look for ways to cut the payroll.

8.   Faced with empty beds and growing competition, Bay Area hospitals have been looking for ways to cut costs yet still provide quality care.

9.   Governments in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea and elsewhere are looking for ways to cut spending to help strengthen their current account balances.

10.   He has also asked Elizabeth McCaughey, the incoming lieutenant governor, to find ways to cut Medicaid costs.