KAGAN: He is in much-improved condition and stable.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Aug 30, 2001] Reference

Atlanta's message: Be aware of a much-improved bullpen.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bullpen could mean difference in NL East race] Reference

And we need a much-improved effort from what we got tonight.    From Wordnik.com.  [NHL - National Hockey League - N.Y. Islanders vs. Detroit] Reference

At the ceremony, Mandela said much-improved relations between.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference

We are seeing a much-improved South Vietnamese fighting force.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jeffrey Klein: War President McCain] Reference

"They are a much-improved defensive team," Knicks coach Jeff Van.    From Wordnik.com.  [National Basketball Association - Pacers vs. Knicks] Reference

In fact, they are a much-improved team but far from a wonderful one.    From Wordnik.com.  [Donovan McNabb was at his best in Redskins' loss to Texans] Reference

We came back, but that is a much-improved basketball team over there.    From Wordnik.com.  [NBA - National Basketball Association - Atlanta vs. New Jersey] Reference

Inc. swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter on much-improved margins.    From Wordnik.com.  [Electronic Arts Turns In a Profit] Reference

"We just did a poor job defensively but Morehead is also a much-improved team.".    From Wordnik.com.  [NCAA Men's Basketball - Morehead State vs. Kentucky] Reference

Ahead a much-improved Superdome and the man who helped put it back together again.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Sep 24, 2006] Reference

•Scouting report: High-motor, undersized force who led a much-improved run defense.    From Wordnik.com.  [Controversy aside, BC's Raji projects as D-line stud] Reference

United and Continental are flying into formation in a much-improved industry environment.    From Wordnik.com.  [UAL, Continental Merger Takes Off] Reference

The much-improved compromise bill is being offered now for approval by unanimous consent.    From Wordnik.com.  [Urgent! Stop senators placing a secret hold on accountability!] Reference

Teacher Xiao gave me a "good" grade and even Gao gave me a much-improved "above average".    From Wordnik.com.  [Mao's last dancer]

Thanks to much-improved warning systems, the death tolls may never get quite that high again.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Mar 1, 2007] Reference

In fact, once Winston-Salem entered full MEAC play in January, it became a much-improved team.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference] Reference

Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle knew the Ducks would be in for a test against the much-improved Wild.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Hockey - Minnesota vs. Anaheim] Reference

Norway, Germany and China are the strongest World Cup challengers in a much-improved 12-team field.    From Wordnik.com.  [American Soccer's Better Half] Reference

But the much-improved Black Knights came out strong, and led 10-7 midway through the second quarter.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference

People covering the campaigns think of Obama as a much-improved debate, and McCain as at times a weak one.    From Wordnik.com.  [What McCain Didn't Do At The Debate: Force A Sarah Palin Moment] Reference

Cleveland is likely headed toward the lottery, but that still leaves eight, including a much-improved Heat squad.    From Wordnik.com.  [Wizards season schedule breakdown: Part I] Reference

With one day left in the meet, the Americans are leading the much-improved Australian women's team in medals, 9-7.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Munz goes the distance for 800 bronze] Reference

Screens on cell phones, personal computers and dedicated e-reading devices are much-improved over just a few years ago.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mark Coker: Why E-Books are Hot and Getting Hotter] Reference

Although the Clippers are much-improved, they remained winless in three overtime contests this season after a late collapse.    From Wordnik.com.  [National Basketball Association - Celtics vs. Clippers] Reference

Houston: Is there enough talent left after Carl Everett and Mike Hampton were dumped to remain atop the much-improved NL Central?.    From Wordnik.com.  [covering baseball for USATODAY.com.Anticipating questions for 2000] Reference

Well, FEMA acknowledges that they've learned lessons and they say it's a much-improved system and they're ready to go this time around.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Aug 30, 2008] Reference

A new calculator on Social Security's Web site gives users a much-improved picture of what their benefits could look like in retirement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Easier Social Security Estimates] Reference

This remarkable achievement has been reflected in increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, and a much-improved infrastructure.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2001 CIA World Factbook] Reference

While it is difficult to judge the extent of improvements by pictures, the much-improved interior in our tested 2009 Dodge Ram gives us hope.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Dodge Caliber interior upgrades for 2010] Reference

We now have proven capabilities to intercept these ballistic missiles with land and sea based interceptors, supported by much-improved sensors.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Sep 17, 2009] Reference

The result was a much-improved company presentation, which helped close a major partnership deal that will accelerate the growth of the business.    From Wordnik.com.  [For A More Successful Business, Create A Board Of Advisors] Reference

This remarkable achievement has been reflected in more equitable income distribution, increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, and a much-improved infrastructure.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2004 CIA World Factbook] Reference