61.   Burns has made strides defensively, Dennison said, but he emphasized that his contributions on special teams are significant.

62.   But a fair examination of the facts shows that the South has indeed made great strides.

63.   But despite these images, African-American women have and are making strides in American society.

64.   But even environmentalists acknowledge that both companies are making strides to clean up their act.

65.   But he said that the commission had made great strides in grappling with the new risk management techniques pioneered by Enron, Dynegy and other energy companies.

66.   But former Patriots offensive coordinator Larry Kennan is now executive director of the NFL Coaches Association and has made strides toward taking care of retired coaches.

67.   But Garcetti said his office has made strides in child support collections.

68.   But he and Cathy Tolbert, who directs trip-reduction efforts, say it will take more muscle to make big strides.

69.   But he contended that it had made significant strides.

70.   But it has made strides.