The firm frequently appears at the top of various industry rankings.

"Last year's rate of growth is not sustainable, as many firms appear to be operating close to full capacity," the report said.

There are some reasons why a firm may not appear on the Register.

In the end, the success of the British experiment may depend on how attractive firms appear to investors.

Slowly he smiled, and firm, even teeth appeared between his lips.

Now, another firm appears to be taking that approach.

But unlike some lobbyists for foreign governments, the firm appears to have done little to influence American policy toward its client.

Those firms which get caught in the middle appear not to do so well.

I deplore the part which European firms appear to be playing in human rights violations and damage to the environment.

Two European firms appear to dominate the high-quality facsimile market.