1.   NTOs have come in for criticism for failing to make significant strides in plugging the skills gap.

2.   And Jorge Fabregas, the likely starter at catcher, appears to be making significant strides.

3.   ASU athletics made significant strides in several areas under Harris, but critics often charged that he was not effective at raising funds.

4.   AtAmtrak, officials say significant strides have been made.

5.   A new generation of scholars has made significant strides in addressing these issues.

6.   But he contended that it had made significant strides.

7.   But he said the balanced budget and full employment presented Clinton with an opportunity to make significant strides in domestic economic policy.

8.   But Kathleen Reinert, president of the alliance, believes west Phoenix has made significant strides in improving its image.

9.   But whether this cash truly represents significant strides toward Indian self-sufficiency, properly understood, is a different matter.

10.   Clinton pressed them to do more, even though many states have made significant strides in drawing more children into the program in recent years.