The move underscored the precarious hold he has on his job.

Because seven of them make parts, the move underscored the company's commitment to relying heavily on outside suppliers.

The moves underscored the notion that there is free agent movement in coaching, too.

The move to a globally offered issue underscores the degree of integration that has been realized in world financial markets.

The moves underscore corporate America's determination to remain competitive through retrenchment.

The move also underscores international oil companies' dwindling opportunities for growth.

The move also underscores how technology is allowing telecommunications companies to expand into new markets from their core businesses.

The move underscores the sense of urgency about America Online's slowing growth.

Such a move, they said, would underscore hypocrisy in the military's policy.

But the moves also underscore the importance the new company is expected to place on cutting costs and bolstering revenues.