1.   There has been a continual improvement in standards.

2.   However, he has shown continual improvement, speaking more quickly by the week and picking his moments better.

3.   Investors react quickly, take their hits, if necessary, and make continual improvements.

4.   The system for delivering and recording results, which was nettled with software problems, is showing continual improvement, according to Maggard.

5.   More importantly, it indicates commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance and meeting regulatory requirements, he said.

6.   The companies say they base continual improvements on their research.