61.   The new air bags, while still protecting drivers and passengers, should reduce the likelihood of someone being killed by the force of current air bags.

62.   The selection of Ford may substantially reduce the likelihood of a strike, however.

63.   The proposals would reduce the likelihood that a company that buys a sham tax shelter could avoid paying penalties by saying it had a legal opinion supporting its action.

64.   The time and effort required by the labor board battle will reduce the likelihood of bargaining for a new agreement that would replace the salary cap.

65.   There are ways parents can reduce the likelihood that their teen-ager will drink regularly, Bray said.

66.   These measures will help him to avoid catching colds and will reduce the likelihood of his spreading his illnesses to others.

67.   They provide intravenous-drug users with sterile needles, thus reducing the likelihood that addicts will share needles contaminated with HIV.

68.   This reduces the likelihood that interest rates will need to rise soon to stifle a rebound in economic growth which could lead to accelerating inflation.

69.   This approach reduces the likelihood of an instant defensive reaction from him, although that is still possible.

70.   To be sure, corporate prosperity has reduced the likelihood of layoffs and has increased job security.