Its falling margins in the first quarter largely reflect successful efforts by the company to broaden its sales beyond already strong segments such as household goods and clothing.

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It would double the size of HP's sales force and broaden its customer base, providing more potential clients for its services and consulting arms.

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They might put fewer people in county jails or broaden their revenue base by extending sales taxes to services (which many currently exempt).

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Like Congress, the Colorado state legislature is considering a package of gun control legislation designed to broaden background checks to include private sales and limit the size of ammunition magazines.

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Our luxury brand segment has seen increased unit sales as we continue to broaden the focus of our jewelry and timepieces.

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Medium-term, newly introduced content (books, magazines, video) and iPad-optimized apps could broaden the addressable market and strengthen iPad sales momentum later this year.

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Maine, as part of its efforts to broaden its revenue base, extended its sales tax to car repairs, dog grooming and dry cleaning.

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