Read
the following conversations and see how the new words are used.
[W] The
new office furniture store has
some pretty good reductions.
[M] But
they don't have a very extensive stock of
chairs and desks.
[W] You
could always buy on an as-needed basis and
surely they could order more for you.
[M] As part of
the company's
cost-saving initiative,
we must have
approval on ail new purchases.
[W] Who will be
in charge of
all the approvals?
[M] Each of the department heads has been ordered to stay on top of
the purchases.
[M] With the tight budget, it's going to be
difficult to find a larger physical
plant.
[W] I know,
but at least we can reduce recurring
supply orders so we have less to store.
[M] That may not be
possible; we are storing at capacity now.
[M] It is time that we
think about changing our office supplies provider.
[W] He may not be perfect, but he is very affordable.
[M] Maybe he is affordable, but his goods lacked durability.