1.   But the odds also increase dramatically that other candidates will jump in.

2.   But trends suggest the odds are increasing, because the pool of women in the middle-to-high ranks of search firms is growing.

3.   But there are three major studies now underway to see whether the odds of survival increase if a woman has breast cancer surgery at a particular point.

4.   --The odds have increased for a hard landing.

5.   When an industry group sells at a discount to its historical valuation, he said, the odds increase that it will beat the market.

6.   With medication, as Quezada had, the odds increase dramatically.

7.   With each new piece of strong economic news, the odds increase that the Fed will raise rates again in May.

8.   Christian Democrat Kjell Magne Bondevik on Wednesday said the odds were increasing of his putting together a coalition government to take over when Labor steps down next month.