For now, consumers appear to be bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs.

Relatively few consumers appear to share his concerns.

Both the consumer and the industrial sector appeared to be cooling.

The Economy Businesses and consumers appear to be emerging from the recession.

In France, consumers who had fueled the economy appear to be pulling back.

Such research is especially valuable this holiday season because some consumers appear to have become disenchanted with the mall.

In fact, many industry experts say that as recalls become more common, consumers appear to be taking them in stride.

Many consumer appear to believe that software is in the public domain.

Electronics executives, in fact, say consumers appear to care a lot more about getting a thin television than they do about high definition.

"The consumer appears to be not worried about Eastern's financial condition."