1.   Even a relatively modest home improvement project can mean quite a large commitment.

2.   Indeed, historians believe that there had been only modest improvement over the previous three centuries.

3.   Nevertheless, an OECD report published in the same month estimated that there were signs of a modest economic improvement.

4.   And a new study shows prep courses result in modest improvements.

5.   Analysts expect a modest improvement in the office rental property market later this year or early next year.

6.   And refunds, which are running slightly higher than last year, now appear to be contributing to a modest improvement in the outlook for consumer spending.

7.   And millions of Americans have helped the process in their willingness to trade job security for modest improvements in their wages.

8.   Another neuroprotectant called lubeluzole produced modest improvement in functional recovery following stroke.

9.   Both the administration and many business leaders have taken a modest improvement in economic indicators as proof that the economy is poised for full recovery.

10.   But for a relatively modest improvement in material standards these young girls pay a high price.