One very basic question that all these companies must confront is whether readers will warm to the new forms.

The two companies, both major American dance institutions, are confronting the nationwide recession.

The company was confronting something that even its relentless enthusiasm could not overcome: Nascar bureaucrats.

The company is confronting problems that are beyond individual magazines.

Still, the company confronts a daunting task in introducing a fancier line under that name.

Any new company in Poland confronts difficulties, but the technical problems were particularly staggering for a radio station.

Many large companies confronted similar crises on Sept. 11, particularly those in or near the twin towers.

When he had departed, the company confronted the necessity for sleep.

The company confronted today, which had 116 soldiers, appeared to be highly organized, disciplined and armed.

Now, he says, companies may confront a bad combination of factors that squeeze profit margins rather than expand them.