21.   And he must do what he can in pri- vate to reduce the chances of any rash Chi- nese military action against Taiwan.

22.   And new studies suggest that pregnant women who have HIV can greatly reduce the chance of transmitting the virus to their fetuses by taking the drug AZT.

23.   And the inflation-indexed bonds will help reduce the chances even further.

24.   And yet, the hanging of Ocalan would only reduce its chances further.

25.   As the autumn progresses, the chilling earth quickly reduces the chance for tornadoes, especially across northern latitudes.

26.   At Rocky Flats, some containers with liquid plutonium solutions have neutron-absorbing material inside, to reduce the chance of an accidental chain reaction.

27.   Between our satellite tracking, our well-paved evacuation routes and sturdy housing stock, Americans have dramatically reduced the chances of dying in hurricanes.

28.   Bonds and other fixed-income investments are also boosted by slow growth because it reduces the chances inflation will accelerate.

29.   Both would slow the economy, reducing chances that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates.

30.   Bond investors thrive on ever-weaker economic growth because it reduces the chances inflation will flare up.