41.   The Broncos greatly improved their defense with the acquisition of Neil Smith.

42.   The Dallas defense was equally improved.

43.   The emphasis this season was on improving the defense.

44.   The defense should be improved, especially in its scheme and under the leadership of the new coordinator, Ray Rhodes.

45.   The defense should be improved, too.

46.   The defense was improved drastically last season, and Gil was a large part of the reason.

47.   The halting efforts to plug holes in the student visa system reflect the overall difficulty of improving domestic defense, most notably airline security.

48.   The most pressing need, as Iraqi Scud missile attacks showed during the Persian Gulf war, is to improve defenses against short- and intermediate-range missiles.

49.   The Sox also need to improve their defense, which has been next to last in errors most of the year.

50.   Their defense is much improved, especially in the outfield.