71.   In the clean-and-jerk, the lifter raises the bar to under her chin, stops and pushes it skyward.

72.   In winning so many games so quickly, the Yankees have raised the bar of expectations for themselves beyond simply making the playoffs.

73.   Indeed, Kampouris, whose twinkling eyes and informal manner belie a steely resolve, keeps raising the bar.

74.   Inkster admitted that Sorenstam had raised the bar of excellence on the Tour, much like Woods has raised the bar on the PGA Tour.

75.   Instead, Cooper, who is black, complained that Georgia Power kept raising the bar.

76.   It also raises the bar for Carter, who knew Gash only as a player other NFL fullbacks respected.

77.   It has raised the bar on qualifications, thus placing itself in direct competition with the high-paying private sector.

78.   It lowers the penalties for accounting fraud and raises the bar for prosecutors by forcing them to prove not only wrongdoing but also damage.

79.   It raised the bar.

80.   Las Vegas has raised the bar.