1.   Although the area is improving, the report underscored that Los Angeles County still lags behind many regions.

2.   Although the report underscored that all sexually active teen-agers are at greater risk in becoming infected with HIV, some are more susceptible.

3.   Anti-tobacco groups said the report underscored the need for more restrictions on tobacco products.

4.   But the report also underscored how the face of domestic violence in America has changed.

5.   But the report itself underscores the continued problems in knowing what is really happening.

6.   But the report underscores some underlying realities of modern higher education.

7.   For Palestinian negotiators in Maryland, the news reports underscore their claim that no nation in the world can completely stop terrorism.

8.   Lawyers for Levesque and Barnes said that the report underscores their argument that the Fire Department, the building owner, and others shared blame for the deaths.

9.   Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, whose district includes the Antelope Valley, said the report underscores the need to develop Palmdale as a regional airport.

10.   That report underscored the sluggish pace of holiday sales.