21.   Compost tightens loose soils and improves their ability to hold moisture.

22.   Driver-ZED is geared toward improving the ability to spot hazards and think ahead.

23.   Eastman Kodak company announced an agreement with a California software company Tuesday to improve the ability of graphics users to transmit and manipulate images.

24.   ESI allows the Bank of New York to improve its ability to execute large block trades for its institutional clients.

25.   Federal officials have argued that scrambled messages would improve the ability of terrorists and other criminals to organize and plan illegal operations.

26.   Gilpatrick undergoes many hours of physical therapy every week with the goal of improving his ability to walk.

27.   Having a base of operations in the south will substantially improve their ability to strike before the enemy escapes, without unduly harming civilians.

28.   Having Andres Galarraga in the middle of our lineup has greatly improved our ability to score runs.

29.   He said companies that offer dependent-care reimbursement will likely improve their ability to hire the best employees.

30.   He said he believes strength training has improved his ability to control his stock car and has helped his reflexes.