For example, the gap between the unemployment rates for the most educated and least educated workers has narrowed substantially since early last year.

In addition, Toyota and Nissan's sales gains have narrowed since April when both were up more than 20 percent.

Last month, statisticians released detailed census data showing the country's economic gulf has narrowed little since the abolition of slavery in 1889.

But the Democratic and Republican differences appear to have narrowed since the legislative hearing, with Democrats saying they are inclined to give the pool a chance.

McPhee's influence may have narrowed since his heyday, but he remains the ultimate writer's writer.

The amount of viewing time lost, he said, has not narrowed since October.

And the trade gap with Japan, long the largest contributor to the deficit, narrowed to $2.4 billion for the month, the slimmest difference since February 1984.

The gender pay gap - 17.4% - has barely narrowed since 2000.

However, this gap has narrowed since the release of a new Falcon FG model.

While Mr. Bush maintains a marginal lead, it has narrowed each day since the final debate last Tuesday.