11.   But scientists and environmental groups warn that so little is known about deep-sea creatures that some face ruin.

12.   El Paso Energy was facing ruin.

13.   Farmers large and small face ruin because raw-bean prices have been in sustained freefall for more than a year.

14.   Himself facing financial ruin, Raphael provides the public with a window into the soul of the secretive society.

15.   The reality was they were facing financial ruin.

16.   There are hundreds, and possibly thousands, of other small businesses facing financial ruin because of foot-and-mouth disease.

17.   Pacific Gas and Electric told the commission at a jammed public hearing Wednesday that without help it faced imminent ruin.

18.   Air carriers began cutting back their routes and work forces, and some warned they faced financial ruin.

19.   Air carriers began cutting back routes and their work forces, and some warned they faced financial ruin.

20.   As they face other lawsuits, cigarette makers have warned they may face ruin.