11.   In recent weeks, Russo has struggled with Turner censors to push the sexual heat and violent content of the WCW shows in hopes of extending the ratings rise.

12.   It began as a gimmick, and ratings rose.

13.   Like George Bush, though, CNN never really managed to consolidate its gulf war success, and its ratings still rise and fall precipitately with world events.

14.   More likely, its ratings will rise.

15.   Ratings generally rise as the days grow shorter and the weather cools, because more people are indoors and watching television.

16.   Since then, the ratings have risen steadily.

17.   Since January, MTV has seen its Nielsen ratings rise with its primary audience.

18.   The long-term ratings rose to B- and the short term to C, both from selective default.

19.   The president, whose job approval ratings have risen sky-high despite the Lewinsky matter, made no mention of the controversy in his unity address to fellow Democrats.

20.   The weather ratings have risen steadily since the new announcers began, a spokeswoman for the station said, although she said she had no official figures yet.