1.   They noted an increase in these alterations according to the progression of oesophageal injury.

2.   Biologists have also noted an increase in animals being killed by cars, apparently because they are widening their search for water.

3.   But an increase was also noted in the lightly traveled North Pacific.

4.   But they noted increases in prosecutions under the Clinton administration of other federal firearms violations.

5.   It noted the increase in IQ scores, but it did not see the upward movement as inconsistent with its thesis.

6.   Law enforcement patrols, however, note no increase in shark reports.

7.   Other researchers who noted an increase in muscle mass associated with chromium supplements said that it was not accompanied by an increase in strength.

8.   Outside the shadowy world of psychics and card readers, long-standing New York organizations devoted to study of the paranormal have also noted an increase in interest.

9.   The proxy also noted an increase in base salaries for Chairman Bernard Marcus and Chief Executive Arthur Blank.

10.   The report noted an increase in anti-gay graffiti, verbal abuse and harassment of lesbians.