51.  Although both companies described the deal as a merger of equals, American Home Products is in effect purchasing Monsanto.

52.  Although gang bylaws preach love and respect, testimony at the trial described Felipe as a leader whose followers paid for their transgressions with blood.

53.  Amnesty International this week described the defendants as prisoners of conscience.

54.  Although the city took pains to describe the offerings as leasing arrangements, they are in many ways tantamount to actual sales.

55.  Although the companies described their agreement as a merger of equals, Phillips appears, in some respects, like the acquirer.

56.  An official of the Micex interbank currency exchange described the move as a liberation for foreign investors.

57.  Analysts described the cuts as do-or-die.

58.  An initial account also described the men as part of a party of four reservists, while a subsequent one said the men were traveling by themselves.

59.  And his staff is following suit, playing down the competitive aspect and describing the event as a series of concerts by exceptional young musicians.

60.  Analysts described Kovacevich as a motivator who sees his prime task as keeping the salesmanship and enthusiasm of employees at a high pitch.