71.   What appears clear in the current debate is that schools across the state are indeed showing marked improvement in state ratings this year compared to last.

72.   With a full spring training to get ready, he expects marked improvement.

73.   With shoppers buying closer and closer to Christmas Day, many merchants may see marked improvements.

74.   Yet both are marked improvements over the single dimension, mass-produced California merlots that have given the varietal a bad name.

75.   A marked improvement in the weather Sunday, with temperatures rising and skies clearing, could help the Russians if they launch the offensive.

76.   Although Yeltsin trails his Communist challenger, the latest polls still represent a marked improvement in his fortunes.

77.   Although Yeltsin is behind his Communist challenger, the latest polls still represent a marked improvement in his fortunes.

78.   And some, like Vietnam, are showing marked improvements.

79.   Around Christmas, almost two years after his hip procedure, Nicklaus noticed a marked physical improvement.

80.   Ashkar said his own hotel in Broummana, the Printania Palace, was almost fully booked for the summer, a marked improvement over previous years.