Bell, however, offers no direct evidence to substantiate the claim that there has been a shift in demand to services.

After much criticism of his original plan, Bell offered a new proposal.

Still... "The ship could have changed speed and course," Bell offered.

Including the time needed for regulatory consideration, the earliest that the local Bells could offer full long-distance service would be April 2000.

Bell historically has offered early-retirement deals instead of laying off employees.

Then the act invites Bell to offer the same services so that customers would get a battle for their business.

Bell, whose average rose from .283 to .302 in the series, offered no real reason for his surge.

Bell came over and offered me a refreshment.

However Bell only offered Rudge a new contract at the end of the season, to the manager's disgruntlement.

Liking the vision in his own mind, Bell offered it to his aide-de-camp.