31.   In an increasing number of countries, use of seat belts in cars is now obligatory.

32.   In recent Decades the most important factors have probably been the increasing number of home owners and rises in house prices.

33.   In recent years these graceful birds have been seen again in increasing numbers.

34.   In schools the increasing number of para.

35.   It is sold at the monuments, tourist information centres and through an increasing number of travel trade operators.

36.   Keeping churches open is the main reason nonpriests are overseeing an increasing number of parishes.

37.   Many delegates were concerned about increasing numbers of young people leaving schools and colleges before completing their courses.

38.   Many women are teachers and there is an increasing number of women politicians, accountants, lawyers, doctors.

39.   Or, in ever increasing numbers, voters exercising their right not to vote at all.

40.   Parents began to turn in increasing numbers to the independent schools.