11.   A successful visit by Wang could improve the atmosphere for future contacts between the sides.

12.   Also, Israel on Friday pulled its army out of three Palestinian towns, improving the atmosphere a bit.

13.   Also, Israel pulled its army out of three Palestinian towns on Friday, improving the atmosphere a bit.

14.   Association spokesman Li Yafei said anything that improves the atmosphere is good for relations.

15.   Beijing hopes they will improve the atmosphere and pave the way for holding political negotiations soon, he said.

16.   But political analyst Ghassan Khatib said while a Barak victory would improve the atmosphere in relations, the victory of a dovish leader could work against the Palestinians.

17.   But the surge of fighting, ending a cease-fire meant to improve the atmosphere surrounding the talks, threatened to push the negotiators even farther apart.

18.   But while his words did nothing to improve the atmosphere of distrust between the two sides, Palestinian protests have been relatively limited.

19.   But the recent Israeli-Palestinian accord over Hebron appears to have improved the atmosphere enough to allow the three leaders to get together.

20.   But those active with children say steps can be taken to improve the atmosphere of youth sports.