101.   Their allegations coincide with a marked increase in insecurity in the area.

102.   The widely-distributed electronic message alleged that owners of several hardware stores have reported a marked increase in the numbers of machetes purchased by Indonesians.

103.   There has also been a marked increase in the number of establishments in the sector.

104.   There has been a marked increase recently of Zimbabweans crossing into South Africa illegally.

105.   There was also marked increase in false perceptions about athletic excellence and smoking.

106.   Tiffany was diagnosed a year ago with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a disease characterized by a marked increase in white blood cells.

107.   Tiffany was diagnosed a year ago with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a lethal disease characterized by a marked increase in white blood cells.

108.   Greece has seen a marked increase in seismic activity since the beginning of the year.

109.   In each of the past three years Ramadan has seen a marked increase in Islamic fundamentalist violence.

110.   In particular, the health care, restaurant and hotel sectors saw a marked increase in the number of employees in February, the agency said.