1.   Everyone tries to improve on past performances and learn from mistakes.

2.   It is better to re-analyse the following work programme in the light of past performance and make predictions against this background.

3.   The first is a near-obsession with past performance, normally expressed as cumulative returns over a specified period.

4.   The standard mutual fund disclaimer says that past performance is no guarantee of future results.

5.   Judging by her past performance, Jane should do very well.

6.   Consequently Leeds-born Wharton is keen not to be misled by the past performances of future opponents Schaefer included.

7.   Venture capitalists provide equity and other types of long term funds to unlisted companies which have no or little past performance record.

8.   Although it would be ideal if Pierce could replicate his past performances against the Nets, the coaching staff knows they cannot draw it up that way.

9.   An abrupt drop in growth or a sharp loss in output relative to past performance are factors that could constitute exceptional circumstances, Quinn said.

10.   And if past performance of the oil markets is any guide, gasoline prices will fall.