1.   A further, if more modest, improvement is expected in February.

2.   Although no improvement was expected in oil prices in the short term, Mr Darby claimed the company had a strong and diversified portfolio of international exploration opportunities.

3.   Analysts expect little improvement this year.

4.   Another rider who is expecting improvement from his horse is Gary Stevens, who will ride Fancy As for trainer Bob Baffert.

5.   Arthur W. Zafiropoulo, chief executive of Ultratech Stepper, which makes photolithography equipment, said he expected little improvement during the rest of the year.

6.   A significant improvement is expected Friday, Weems said.

7.   Addressing its outlook, Philips said it expects an improvement in the second half but underlined that the full-year earnings will be below those for last year.

8.   BTR said it expects improvements, however.

9.   But coach M.L. Carr is expecting improvement.

10.   But Collins said recent moves encouraged him about trade promotion authority, and he expects more improvements before enactment.