1.   Percentage Defects continue to improve as shown by a noticeable reduction in variability and level.

2.   In other words, those who can least afford it will see the biggest price jumps and the most noticeable reductions in coverage.

3.   Its novelty could possibly ensure a noticeable reduction, over several weeks, of an inch or two in hip measurement.

4.   Although there was a noticeable reduction in the number of men with Kalashnikovs and of vehicles packed with men with guns, arms remained a common sight on Friday.

5.   Although there was a noticeable reduction in the number of men carrying Kalashnikov machine guns and of vehicles packed with armed men, guns remained a common sight.

6.   India has said it will not consider withdrawing its troops until it sees a noticeable reduction in infiltration and militant attacks in Jammu-Kashmir.

7.   The Indian government has said it will not resume peace talks with Pakistan until there is a noticeable reduction in cross-border infiltration of militants.