"We certainly hope that we'll be able to expand aggressively," he added.

In 2000, the company aggressively expanded at an average of five openings per year.

"So there isn't much to be gained by expanding aggressively."

Moreover, retailers as a group have been aggressively expanding their floor space.

One way to accomplish that, both executives said, is to aggressively expand the office staff of about 425.

The company has been aggressively expanding its retail franchise across California.

The airline continued to aggressively expand European operations throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Ryanair looks set to keep expanding aggressively for a while yet.

He then expanded aggressively into publishing, advertising and department stores.

The company has also aggressively expanded its programming to overseas markets.