It wanted to diversify its suppliers and keep costs down.

这么做可以保持供应商的多元化和保持降低成本。

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He was turning away credit cards since his suppliers wanted payment in cash only.

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The unionized workers on Mr. Butler's committee not to mention bondholders and suppliers wanted alternatives to American's plan to stay independent so they could realize the best payout, he explained.

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It wanted the company to convince suppliers to behave better by threatening the loss of a big contract.

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