21.   He also said his confidence had increased since the Republican National Convention in San Diego last month.

22.   He also said the power levels of cell phones had increased since the study.

23.   He was being attacked and criticized by many citizens for the murderous attacks on Jews that had been increasing since the peace talks.

24.   However profits in the business will increase since some companies like Bank of New York Co. and Advanta Corp. have recently exited the card business, Granger said,

25.   If anything, that rate has increased since then.

26.   Krens likes to say that the size of art has generally increased since World War II, requiring museums to find more room.

27.   Mortgage rates, which have been increasing since mid-February, jumped a quarter-point Friday amid the steep sell-off in the bond and stock markets.

28.   Murray said he is pleased with the current season, which will conclude next month, and in fact the ratings have increased since last year.

29.   Other teammates, such as first baseman Carlos Delgado, have noted how opportunities for driving in runs have markedly increased since the slugger showed up.

30.   Sales have increased since then.