11.   Home-equity borrowing has grown quickly as lower interest rates and a greater acceptance of debt have made it more attractive to consumers.

12.   In both Europe and the United States, Esposito said, public attitudes toward Islam are gradually improving, with apprehension giving way to a greater acceptance.

13.   It did not guarantee me greater acceptance as a coach.

14.   Like his dad, Iglesias plans to make an English-speaking album as a way to notch greater acceptance in the States.

15.   Meanwhile, we have seen China move in the right direction, toward greater acceptance of international norms.

16.   Moreover, patients and therapists say there seems to be greater acceptance of psychotherapy in New York City than ever before.

17.   Stock buyback programs, which have been restricted by law in many European countries, are gaining greater acceptance.

18.   The Discover unit benefited from increased spending on its cards and greater acceptance of the cards among merchants.

19.   The growing number of male applicants to the U.S. au pair program reflects the greater acceptance of male involvement in child rearing in some European countries, scholars say.

20.   There is greater acceptance of the idea that the private lives of gays and lesbians should not be criminalized.