71.   The supply-demand ratio should improve as increasing numbers of companies close existing mines and delay construction of new projects, Palermo said.

72.   The services themselves contend that conditions will improve as technology advances.

73.   The Yankee Group expects the situation to change, however, as markets become fully deregulated, tariffs fall, infrastructure improves and local content becomes more abundant.

74.   There was plenty of truth to the claim and it left questions about whether the Lakers had indeed improved as a unit.

75.   Things could improve as the effects of a tax break for defense manufacturers become evident.

76.   Though his play improved as the game went along, he is well aware that it will take time to get his skills back to where they were.

77.   To improve as a team player, Goldsmith said, Thomson should spend more time informing subordinates of the progress of projects.

78.   While the men were beaten at every prison and were always kept in isolation, the treatment improved as the days wore on.

79.   Will he improve as a blocker?

80.   While Rice has improved as a run defender, Tobin said he is still inconsistent.