That gives analysts much confidence that profits will grow smartly.

But what if the economy were allowed to grow smartly now and inflation did not rise very strongly?

But it is expected to grow smartly in the coming months, with the firepower of Goldman, Sachs and E*Trade.

Corporate profits are growing smartly.

But sales of clear beverages like mineral water, club soda and even Clearly Canadian, a sweet, clear wine, are growing smartly.

What is unfolding is that the economy is growing smartly, with inflation showing a tendency to whip here and there.

Japan's economy, after more than a decade of fitful starts, is once again growing smartly.

The rest of the budget - Social Security, Medicare, military spending, domestic security and interest on the debt - would continue to grow smartly.

Moreover, most of the new mini-vans and sport-utility vehicles on display here were developed for the Japanese market, where demand for them is growing smartly.

The economy is growing smartly, but there is a severe labor shortage, which is putting upward pressure on wages.