The makers of DVD argue one selling point of the format is that the disks are compatible with the new advanced television standard that will begin to appear next year.

Schering-Plough and the makers of the two other drugs, fearing the loss of profits, had argued that the agency did not have the legal authority to force them to sell the drugs without a prescription.

Most merchants and makers of policy argued that there was no real difference in these currencies.

Disposable-diaper makers argued that cloth diapers offered no environmental advantage over disposables, because of the water, detergent and energy used in washing them.

The makers of "The Last Seduction" argue for original intent.

The makers of degradable plastic products argue that they help make roadside litter disappear more quickly and certainly cannot hurt in landfills.

Some makers argue that larger Americans stand to benefit most.

"I've got to tell you, only the makers of the Reagan TV movie could argue that this is somehow bad news for the G.O.P. in 2004."

Thus the makers of the Airbus argue: "envelope protection doesn't constrain the pilot.

The American makers, led by Apple Computer, Compaq Computer and I.B.M., have argued that the American screen makers cannot produce the types the computer companies need.