11.   Some business owners wonder if the countattacks against Afghanistan over the past week are going to slow the recovery as well.

12.   The central bank said it expects a drop in public works spending in the second half of the fiscal year to slow the recovery.

13.   The Japanese downturn helped slow the recovery in Europe by sharply reducing the heavy Japanese investment there, which previously had contributed to European growth.

14.   The recent volatility in oil prices could slow the recovery.

15.   They say the delay will slow the recovery and rob the president of credibility.

16.   A cut on his heel also was slowing his recovery and affecting the flexibility of his foot, Schumacher said.

17.   A cut on his heel was also slowing his recovery and affecting the flexibility of his foot, Schumacher said in his first public appearance since his accident.

18.   Breathing problems necessitating tracheotomy have slowed his recovery, but doctors indicated Friday that Havel should be fit enough soon to withstand air transportation.

19.   Breathing problems necessitating a tracheotomy have slowed his recovery, but doctors indicated Friday that Havel should be fit enough soon for air transportation.

20.   He said with the battered yen against the US dollar, investors are worried that this will slow business recovery in the region.