31.   A majority said they did not believe that the presence of homosexuals in the church increased the likelihood of sexual abuse, as some church leaders have suggested.

32.   A negative, insecure personality may increase the likelihood someone will have a second heart attack, according to the results of a new study.

33.   A larger-than-expected deficit increases the likelihood that more bonds will need to be sold to offset the shortfall.

34.   A tenacious cold front will push into central Florida on Sunday, increasing the likelihood for strong thunderstorms with drenching rain, gusty winds and hail.

35.   A torrent of new revenue has increased the likelihood of a federal budget surplus this year.

36.   A slowdown in the pace of economic growth is seen as increasing the likelihood that rates have reached a peak and that the next move will be down.

37.   After all, experts now believe that losing one baby to SIDS does not increase the likelihood that a family will lose another.

38.   Bringing women into this process is the only way to increase the likelihood of a post-Taliban government in Afghanistan that respects their rights.

39.   But he added that the growth in population, which increases the likelihood of crime, only made it harder to explain the decrease in radio calls.

40.   But other police officers argue that using paramilitary squads for assaults, sweeps and raids increases the likelihood of accidents or shootings.