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

2.   Analysts said earnings are expected to improve as the company reduces its debt and global pulp and paper prices rebound.

3.   And Ewing dropped the notion of improving as a passer.

4.   As Rodriguez improves as a hitter, Piniella said, he will move up the lineup ladder.

5.   As Houdini, Johnathon Schaech is wooden, and improves only as the character ages, acquiring wild, grizzled hair and a fanatical look in his eyes.

6.   Ashe predicts aids are going to undergo vast improvements in the next few decades, changing and improving as computers do.

7.   Auto stocks also improved as some investors expected that economic growth will accelerate in the fourth and first quarters.

8.   Benefiting most were companies whose performance improves as rates decline, such as utilities and telephone companies with large debt loads, and banks.

9.   Because as technology has improved, expectations have soared.

10.   Because they are young, the hope is they will improve as individuals.