31.   A fall in input prices reduces the chances manufacturers will pass on higher prices to consumers.

32.   A new form of the test was administered this year, reducing the chance that scores rose simply because students grew accustomed to it.

33.   A horse can breathe only through its nose and the strips purportedly hold the nasal passages open, increasing air flow, and reduce the chances of bleeding.

34.   A major change, said Webb, is that implants now are often inserted under chest muscles instead of over them, reducing the chances of scar tissue contractures.

35.   A stronger yen also helps stabilize export markets in the region, reducing the chances that Asian exporters engage in a competitive bidding war.

36.   A slowing economy reduces the chance that inflation will accelerate.

37.   A truck driver who receives numerous complaints is usually warned and given additional training to reduce the chances of a crash in the future, Zingale said.

38.   Advertisements for a new domestic brand of vodka called Skyy attempt to attract customers by implying that its distilling process reduces the chance of an alcohol-induced headache.

39.   After the latest picks, only three cabinet slots remain, reducing the chances for Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci to get a high-profile position.

40.   All of these things can generally reduce the chances for finding health and happiness in life.