11.  She actually has improved her practice by doing it less.

12.  Stung by criticisms, Nike, the Gap and others have hired their own monitors, and many critics say these companies have improved labor practices.

13.  The agency has also issued an important rule that will improve practices by Medicaid and Medicare managed-care plans and potentially by plans throughout the private sector.

14.  The EPA also wants to use the tool to track other animals as a way to improve conservation practices, Smith said.

15.  The use of them has not materially improved the practice of journalism.

16.  Those actions, Domini said, empower investors and help corporations improve their practices.

17.  Washington Works originally approached Franz for advice on how to improve business practices at the Lost and Found.

18.  As part of that settlement, Conte said, Boeing is implementing a plan to improve promotion practices.

19.  At a government-sponsored conference on food safety, federal officials said improving farming practices was the most promising way to prevent foodborne illnesses.

20.  Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer opened a visit to Beijing Tuesday by signing agreements to help China improve trade practices and aid impoverished Tibetans.