1.   Analysts said the trend will likely improve as the Mexican economy gains strength, increasing demand for U.S.-made goods.

2.   Analysts said the trend will likely improve though as the Mexican economy gains strength and demand improves for U.S.-made goods.

3.   As the dollar gains strength, the prices of U.S.-made goods increase abroad.

4.   As this movement gains strength, the regional differences of the south will surely become clearer.

5.   AUSTRALIAN stocks rose, led by banks, amid optimism subdued inflation will keep interest rates from rising while the economy gains strength.

6.   Beat Schwab, economist at Union Bank of Switzerland said he expects consumer spending to revive next year, as economic growth gains strength.

7.   But the tide against many social programs is swelling as conservative agendas gain strength in Congress and in the state Legislature.

8.   For Kissinger, the Pinochet case was a warning signal of the dangers that could emerge as the concept of universal jurisdiction gains strength.

9.   On Wednesday, Hortense will likely gain strength as its circulation pulls away from the mountainous islands, before taking aim on the southern Bahamas.

10.   Some thunderstorms will erupt as the tempest gains further strength.