1.  Cuba's defaulted loans date back to the 1970s, when it took advantage of a wave of bank lending to Latin America.

2.  DeShaun knows he can count on us and we took advantage of our opportunity."

3.  Currently, inflation, which causes higher interest rates in Mexico, is one of the main factors blocking Mexico from taking advantage of NAFTA's benefits.

4.  Despite losing the battle to require such training for all teachers, several board members said they hoped current teachers would take advantage of continuing education programs.

5.  Despite constant pressure, the Galaxy couldn't take advantage of a couple early chances and one late in the opening half.

6.  Despite rising interest rates, lending at the nation's banks is up sharply, as the banks rush to take advantage of the improving business climate.

7.  Despite the economic malaise, Peon thinks he can customize his offering to take advantage of the strengths in the economy.

8.  Cynthia Steffe chose to work primarily in jersey, taking advantage of the fabric's ability to impart a long languid line.

9.  Democrats said the Dole statement illustrated how both presidential candidates were taking advantage of a loophole in the campaign finance law.

10.  Despite his limited hardcourts credentials, Ulihrach did ample damage here, where he took advantage of Sampras' desert phobia.