11.   His spirits were raised by a phone call from his absent host, promising that he and Milton would be along mid-evening with a take-away.

12.   The air seemed to have been cleared at last and evening surgery raised their spirits even more.

13.   Although it was so hot the sky was grey and low, not an evening to raise the spirits.

14.   Although uneasiness lingers on Warren Street, the new Wal-Mart has raised spirits elsewhere.

15.   At first, Cavallo was able to raise the spirits of Argentines just by taking the job.

16.   Bush has always seemed focused more on bringing everyone together and raising their spirits than on navigating the ship itself.

17.   But fans of the music say it raises their spirits and creates a rare, precious urban community.

18.   But many companies have deluged employees with e-mail, voice mail and intercom messages to inform them about security and to raise their spirits.

19.   Cullum says the debt reduction has raised spirits in the office.

20.   Despite their difficulties, the nurses found ways to endure, and even raise their spirits.