11.   As for those lineup changes Van Gundy threatened after practice on Friday if the Knicks did not show marked improvement, well, they will have to wait.

12.   Black-eyed beans and chickpeas also showed a marked improvement.

13.   Both the sightings and tests Tuesday and Wednesday morning showed a marked improvement in water quality, the officials said.

14.   Both yields showed marked improvement from the previous day.

15.   -- it is a marked improvement over the current model.

16.   After four treatments, there is marked improvement.

17.   After the talk with Carlson, and the testing, and with the procedures recommended by Andrews, Smith began to show marked improvement.

18.   After reuniting with teacher Chuck Cook, Pavin said he has noted marked improvement.

19.   Alomar at second and B.J. Surhoff at third are marked improvements on their predecessors.

20.   Both are marked improvements over the previous regime.