11.   The accused need not have an intent to cause financial loss or make a gain.

12.   Although women have made steady gains in winning top elected offices, the progress has been slow.

13.   Although bunds were lower, they still managed to make gains against gilts.

14.   American companies have made major gains against foreign competitors in recent years, lowering costs and boosting productivity.

15.   Among technology stocks, Intel, Dell Computer and Cascade made strong gains.

16.   Altogether, the state system made massive gains, and those not in compliance including CSUN are close, according to the report.

17.   Analysts say any investor anxiety would be short-lived, with markets reacting only for a day or two before they make gains.

18.   And Democrats have made gains in recent legislative and local elections.

19.   And last March, a survey showed that in the South, Republicans were making strong gains as voters took advantage of the law to register in record numbers.

20.   And while the gaming industry has made major gains in recent years, it is casinos that are hugely popular.