111.   According to a senior BOC official quoted by the China Daily, the savings level should show a marked increase in the final three months of the year.

112.   Chan has been flanked by at least three bodyguards over the past week, a marked increase over the usual discreet security surrounding Hong Kong government officials.

113.   Cases of hepatitis A, tuberculosis and scabies as well as sexually transmitted diseases had all shown marked increases said the doctors and officials.

114.   Eitel said that the amounts of gasoil being allegedly illegally exported had shown a marked increase since February.

115.   There was a marked increase in security at the city border crossing with the British colony as well as at the central railway station and airport.

116.   Those most closely linked to the improving housing market, such as furniture, carpets, and durable household goods have reported a marked increase in sales.

117.   There was a marked increase in cannabis abuse in west African states.

118.   Veba said it expected a marked increase in profit for this year as a whole.

119.   Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Tanzania have shown a marked increase in attacks.

120.   Retail activity remained buoyant in June, mainly due to a marked increase in car sales, the bank said.