51.   But to improve her chances for an award, the producers successfully petitioned to have her moved from the leading-actress to featured category.

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   But unpublished authors can at least improve their chances by following some common-sense rules.

53.   By leaving early and calling early presidential elections for December, Yeltsin would attempt to improve the chances for Putin, his chosen successor.

54.   By her own admission, Scurry decided to improve her chances by ignoring the rules of the penalty kick.

55.   By linking the sanctions against Serbia to free elections and by limiting the pain inflicted on innocent parties, Washington will improve its chances of forcing Milosevic from office.

56.   By starting their offspring skiing as toddlers, parents are not likely to improve their chances of producing another Tommy Moe or Picabo Street.

57.   Cabrera believes his calmer demeanor on the course has improved his chances to win.

58.   By borrowing money to invest, funds improve their chances of beating the average in a rising market.

59.   Cherry said he has improved his chance of winning this year because he has a better horse.

60.   Clinton and his administration faction that approved of his welfare cave-in appear to believe it was necessary to his reelection and might even improve his chances.