21.   Banking stocks were mixed ahead of the anticipated increase in British interest rates.

22.   Democrats and Republicans have disagreed over how to cut anticipated increases in Medicare costs.

23.   Restructuring and efficiency-boosting measures would lay the foundations for the anticipated increase in earnings.

24.   The campaign was launched as the airlines feared the anticipated increase in passengers during the month-long soccer tournament could lead to increased rowdiness, the official said.

25.   The anticipated increase in violent storms as a result of climate change poses further threats to the dugong, Higham said.