21.   Group Two rivals Holland entertain leaders Norway, and England are praying for a Scandinavian win to increase their chances of making the World Cup finals.

22.   The most important factor reducing fear of the sack was the reduction in unemployment, which increased the chances of getting another job quickly.

23.   Marriage tables can be constructed showing, as might be expected, that advancing age first increases the chance of an imminent marriage but is finally an unfavourable factor.

24.   Already, older Americans are one of the largest groups at risk of poor nutrition, increasing their chances of illness and a slow recovery once they get sick.

25.   Amnesty said when routinely practiced, the policy increases the chances for sexual abuse.

26.   Analysts said the weak jobs report increases the chances that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates when it meets later this month.

27.   An extra flight eats into skiing time and greatly increases the chance of weather-related delays.

28.   And by raising expectations, she increases the chances that she will come up short.

29.   And a sitting judge anticipating a re-election battle can load his opinions with views that might increase his chances when he runs for election later.

30.   And certainly any extra weight you attach to your head increases your chance to suffer whiplash injuries in certain accidents.