31.   - Farmers became more efficient, improving their chances of turning a profit despite sagging grain prices.

32.   -- Finding a place with a clear horizon to the west will greatly improve your chances of seeing all five planets.

33.   A battery of economic reports released today did little to improve the chances the Fed will lower interest rates next week.

34.   A major reason why Kresser left Florida was to showcase his talents so he could improve his chances of playing in the NFL.

35.   A native of Scotland who lives in England, Montgomerie plans to play more frequently in the United States, which will improve his chances of winning.

36.   A strong showing by either could improve their chances in the next presidential vote.

37.   Both teams made numerous moves before the trading deadline in an effort to improve their chances.

38.   Bush says he will support this bill, rather than the House one, improving the chance that it will become law.

39.   But as-yet-unpublished authors can at least improve their chances by following some common-sense rules.

40.   But forecasters have also missed important signs that could have improved their chances of accuracy.