But several said operations had improved with the transition.

Human flesh is never completely reliable, and a successful operation will not necessarily improve the patient's health.

Domestic operations improved; revenue rose 11 percent, to $2.95 billion.

The question is whether the company's operations can improve enough to pay those expenses.

Police have conducted raids and other operations to improve security over the years.

The bureau's operations had improved in recent weeks, she said.

How did Michael know the operation would improve?

The tribunal's operations have improved during the last year.

"Although operations have improved in recent days, as a practical matter, the damage has been done."

While the inspector general's report covered 2000, aviation officials say operations have improved this year.