11.   And beach volleyball, which has gained immense popularity worldwide, has stripped the American coaching staff of a large pool of talent.

12.   And in some case, new languages are gaining popularity.

13.   And leasing has been gaining enormous popularity.

14.   And it is gaining popularity in the West.

15.   Annuities gained popularity among baby boomers because they give fixed payments that can be used in retirement.

16.   AOL has tried to block Trillian on several occasions, but so far Trillian has found ways to get around the blocks, gaining popularity along the way.

17.   As discount brokerage firms have gained popularity in recent years, they have stepped up their promotion of margin borrowing.

18.   As baseball gained popularity and hitters began to hit hard, however, more players sought the protection of a glove while in the field.

19.   As if fretting over table manners were not enough, parents now have to contend with a glut of intentionally gross products that are gaining popularity with youngsters.

20.   As Italian became the most popular ethnic cuisine in this country, antipasto platters and plates and assortments gained popularity.