His only hope for a further breakthrough now rested on a spontaneous collapse of the Dutch defences.

In a further breakthrough, the increase in funding is supported by a general budget appropriation.

Their research could lead to further breakthroughs against such blood diseases as leukemia and sickle cell anemia.

But Mr. Reagan is likely to find it much harder to achieve a further breakthrough in the 16 months that he has left.

Against this backdrop, a further breakthrough was made during last week's European Council meeting.

A further breakthrough is expected from the new Envision TD product range.

"Yes, we need compliance, but to make further breakthroughs in safety, to lower the accident rate, we must collaborate."

The announcement was a further breakthrough in steps to end the sectarian warfare that has racked the province for 25 years.

Having changed his focus to primarily the shot put, the 2005 season marked a further breakthrough into the senior ranks.

However, that return to the semi final stage after an eight year break was to be the catalyst for further breakthroughs.