1.   He, too, pledged not to let that total get any higher -- indicating he will take at least as much vacation this year as he accrues.

2.   If that farebox operating ratio gets any higher, you may need a microscope to find the part that is financed with government aid.

3.   Rather than insert the switch-hitting Jorge Posada between Martinez and Ledee, however, Torre will use them back to back, to get Ledee higher in the lineup.

4.   The bar does not get any higher.

5.   Though they made great strides in their career, they could get no higher than sixth at the world championships.