11.   Rose is the most noticeable improvement.

12.   Seasoned sidewalk analysts point out that the problem seems to be cyclical, with periodic crackdowns leading to a noticeable improvement, followed by another upsurge in offenses.

13.   Taylor said there was noticeable improvement almost immediately.

14.   All this adds up to a noticeable improvement in an already excellent sport sedan.

15.   Ellen Brilliant of Planned Parenthood of the Rockies said the mere threat of prosecution has made a noticeable improvement.

16.   He said the operation already had contributed to a noticeable improvement in police performance.

17.   Temperatures should start moderating on Wednesday, with more noticeable improvement on Thursday, forecasters said.

18.   Such improvements are considered usual in the summer, but economists had predicted a less noticeable improvement in the July data.

19.   The growth in exports also has led to a noticeable improvement in the quality and variety of toys produced and sold in China.

20.   There has been no noticeable improvement in traffic conditions during the past five months.