Partly, this was because of improved immigration controls, intelligence gathering and other security measures.
The stretcher had become obsolete because of improved joining and gluing.
The Eastman Kodak Company said yesterday that it expected to beat forecasts for second-quarter earnings because of improved productivity.
Or perhaps it has been because of improved management skills —business learning not to overstock inventories, for example.
Because of improved life expectancy, pregnancy is becoming an important issue.
Increasing dietary peNDF, through an increased proportion of forage or increased FPL, improves fiber digestion because of improved rumen function.
The liberalization in Vietnam also created greater earning opportunities for children, but because of improved economic conditions these families no longer had to rely on children to work.
When we returned to Cincinnati, the team went on to become division champions, at least partly because of improved soccer skills.
Labour is arguing that the four new submarines will no longer be able remain hidden because of improved surveillance technology and are at risk from cyber-attacks.
The move, the Greens say, would bring Australia into line with European standards and save drivers $850 a year on petrol because of improved efficiency.
The patient was weaned rapidly from supplemental oxygen after the blocks because of improved analgesia.
