31.   There is concern, though, a low Australian dollar may diminish chances of a rate cut.

32.   This makes compromise nearly impossible, and diminishes the chances of producing a bill acceptable to a majority.

33.   To diminish chances of breaking down, the office advises servicing vehicles, especially transmissions, and checking tires.

34.   Too many times when he diminished the chance for a big inning.

35.   While it is possible to win the national championship with one loss, a loss certainly diminishes your chances. . . .

36.   With each new effort to quash popular calls for greater accountability, Suharto diminishes the chances for a peaceful presidential succession as well as hoped-for liberalization.

37.   Without him, their chances are diminished.

38.   Would the White House diminish the chances of snaring bin Laden for the sake of halting anti-India attacks in Kashmir?

39.   Bolivia and Saudi Arabia played to a scoreless tie at Azteca Stadium that diminished their chances of advancing to the Confederations Cup semifinals.

40.   But the opposition parties remain fractured, diminishing chances of success.