While a few countries are making major strides in this regard, the majority are having great difficulty even stemming the rate of increase, let alone reversing it.

虽然一些国家在这方面取得了显著的成果，但大多数国家就连降低（碳排放的）增长率都很难，更别说减排了。

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Still, some states have made strides, contributing to a 40% increase in mental-health records reported from October 2011 to October 2012.

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The military has taken great strides to increase the pay of soldiers, particularly in recent years.

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While American business schools have made great strides to increase diversity, they still have some catching up to do before reaching levels of schools in Europe and Asia.

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