11.   The index measures the sentiment of consumers, who had for a long time underpinned the deteriorating American economy.

12.   The main reason for the influx of Cubans, Bergeron said, is a deteriorating economy at home.

13.   The stock market closed mixed Thursday, reflecting investor concern over a deteriorating economy.

14.   Violent streaks also occur whenever the population grows frustrated with a deteriorating economy, as it did this week.

15.   A lot of factors have changed drastically since the package was implemented and the deeply deteriorating economy cannot be improved by the strict conditions.

16.   An accompanying nationwide strike called to protest the deteriorating economy was partially observed.

17.   An analyst said concern over the deteriorating economy had finally hit the oil-field sector.

18.   Argentines weary of a banking freeze banged pots and pans outside banks on Thursday, demanding access to their savings as tensions remained high over the deteriorating economy.

19.   But many people have to hold down two or more jobs just to make ends meet amid a deteriorating economy.

20.   But there are signs of growing popular discontent over the deteriorating economy.