21.   But then all hell broke loose, geologically speaking, as increasing numbers of sources for the rock were discovered.

22.   Changes in lifestyle and increasing numbers of households also mean that more homes will be required.

23.   Federal consumer agencies and those in an increasing number of states are taking action against those who commit online fraud.

24.   For increasing numbers of pupils this means staying on at school and improving their examination results.

25.   Foreign mercenaries were hired to officer new-formation regiments into which an increasing number of peasant recruits were drafted.

26.   Fostering breakdowns account for an increasing number of admissions to residential care.

27.   Hybrid Systems An increasing number of political systems attempts to blend desirable aspects of both the presidential and the cabinet systems.

28.   I see increasing numbers of anemones and a couple of empty mussel shells.