11.   Partly because of its increased focus on shareholder value, Elf shares have become more popular outside France.

12.   Supporters of the agency, however, say the new regulation is a natural outgrowth of the increased focus on terrorism.

13.   That includes an increased focus on small-loan microenterprise development, the communique said.

14.   The company said the growth of its cellular phone business and an increased focus on controlling costs were behind the gain.

15.   The increased focus on a previously overlooked community is opening doors for Hispanic businesses.

16.   The increased focus on Web entertainment and the blending of advertising, entertainment and commerce is going to change the way you think about the Web.

17.   With an increased focus on military spending, both Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. facilities have received hefty government contracts.

18.   Despite the increased international focus on East Timor, Belo alleges that human rights violations and violence persist.

19.   He argued for an increased focus on the role of fathers in future welfare reforms and said electoral reform that would encourage voter turnout is essential.

20.   If others confirm his findings, Najem said, it could lead to increased focus on stress management to prevent recurrences of kidney stones.