Was it possible that the chief executive of a modern international pharmaceutical giant was really dabbling in the ancient practice of alchemy?

So why risk being swallowed by an international giant, he asked.

In the last few years, competition has intensified as the merger of tire companies has produced a few international giants, eager to gain market share.

But other international giants are going all out to make G.E.'s current strategy look short-sighted.

There are approximately 178 breweries in the country, ranging from international giants to microbreweries.

Modern abbey breweries range from microbreweries to international giants.

In fact, these new ventures are only the latest evidence of the Baby Bells' efforts to become international giants.

Now, Pfizer, the international pharmaceutical giant, has begun work on an appetite suppressant from the plant, and agreed to share the profits.

The Guinness bid transformed the company into an international giant and Ward had played a vital role in bringing this about.

"It's on the verge of becoming an international giant, with the United States as a major market, but overseas as the driving force."