1.   Her husband Francis had made a slightly better showing than her daughter Jennifer, who was looking particularly ragged.

2.   And a better American showing might have helped the visibility and prestige of the sport.

3.   A better showing could buoy Russian stocks, said some investors.

4.   But if UConn had any intention of winning its third straight title, the Huskies were going to need a better showing in the second half.

5.   But some analysts had expected an even better showing.

6.   But they expected to put forward a better showing.

7.   For what it counts, Pettitte had the better showing.

8.   If it is, the paying customers would appreciate a better showing than the one last night.

9.   It was also a better showing than analysts expected.

10.   Obviously, I would love to make a better showing.