31.   IN Malaysia, equestrian or commonly known as horseback riding is a new sport that is making big strides.

32.   In the past decade, women have made big strides toward social and financial independence.

33.   Mexico has yet to prove it can make the really big strides against organized crime, or keep corruption permanently at bay.

34.   Moscow had also made big strides toward liberalizing its import and export regimes, said Georgiy Gabounia, deputy minister of external economic relations.

35.   NATO and Russia agree their new security agreement as a big stride toward ensuring a peaceful Europe.

36.   On a double daffy, the skier seems to be walking with big strides in the air.

37.   She has made big strides in the last six months, reaching the final of an international tournament in Malaysia before pulling out with a fever.

38.   Under Suharto, Indonesia has made big strides in economic development, although industry has suffered amid steep currency falls across Southeast Asia in recent months.

39.   The Americans have, under Arena - a former goalkeeper - made big strides and shocked Portugal in the opening game with some fast-flowing football.