41.   Over the long term, improved relations with Iran would be a force for peace in the Middle East.

42.   President Clinton had made improved relations a priority.

43.   Quoted in the Guardian of London, Fletcher said gossip cuts across classes and hierarchies, encouraging improved relations between both bosses and manager.

44.   Rejection of the assassination threat removes one of the primary obstacles to improved relations between the United States and Tehran.

45.   She campaigned on a pledge of improved relations with India.

46.   Some bolder reformers also talk of promoting changes in foreign policy, including improved relations with the United States.

47.   Stocks gained today, led by members of the Formosa Plastics Group, on expectations blue-chip companies that have businesses with China will benefit from improved relations.

48.   Taiwan officials said Lee wants improved relations with China.

49.   That Wagoner has brought improved relations with Wall Street and has begun to re-emphasize design is surprising for another reason.