This strategy of "buying growth" coupled with sound management proved successful.

That growth, coupled with the replacement of retirees, meant that by mid-1991 about 30 percent of the officers had been with the department for less than three years.

In support of this idea, it is shown that bacteria can switch stochastically into a "persistent" state which have slow growth coupled with an ability to survive antibiotic treatment.

A report indicating strong economic growth, coupled with a weak dollar, prompted investors to sell yesterday.

And they are gambling that the growth of the diamond industry, coupled with the disrepair of many 47th Street buildings, will push tenants their way.

"No one has come close to forecasting this kind of growth coupled with this kind of low inflation."

The biggest benefit from rapid growth coupled with low unemployment rates may well have been the first significant increases in wages and family incomes since the 1960's.

Vigorous growth, coupled with easier hiring rules, caused unemployment to drop in March to 8.7 percent, its lowest level in almost two decades.

This growth, coupled with confusing jurisdictions and limited regulatory resources, has generated great concern over the potential for large-scale criminal activity and influence in the Indian gaming industry.

The growth of this wine industry, coupled with the further development of Orange as a gourmet food capital, has ensured Orange's status as a prominent tourism destination.