Over the past dozen years Mexico has made important strides toward cleaning up its elections.

So while the states make important strides on family economic issues, voters have sent a clear message that they want national action.

Today's tonnage is three times what it was in 1992; after a weak start, the city has made important strides.

This is not to say that Russia has not made important strides toward stabilizing its economy.

Mozambique has certainly made important strides since its first democratic election in 1994.

I can tell you that the threat from Al Qaeda remains, even though we have made important strides in the war on terrorism.

Mr. Clinton took what may prove to be important strides here towards dealing with his character problems.

But while a fragile victory over a slumping team may not signal much of anything, there were some important strides the Jets made.

"We have made important strides in each of these areas, and I will continue to focus on those priorities as we search for my replacement."

Kentucky appeared to take important strides against the Broncs, who came in knocking down 48 percent of its 3-pointers.