11.   His tax cut would leave little room for weathering a downturn in the economy, with the result that untimely tax increases might be required.

12.   If Chrysler can weather a downturn without again risking bankruptcy, its credit rating would probably be raised and it would become a more attractive investment.

13.   So investors in a specific country should have a long time frame to weather such downturns.

14.   Some pundits are devising strategies to weather the downturn.

15.   Some stores may be in a position to weather the downturn, after cutting back orders and curbing expenses since the beginning of the year.

16.   Still, members of BUST are hoping that by joining forces, they will be able to weather the downturn and find good jobs.

17.   Still, Tomkins earnings likely will demonstrate the durability of the company to weathering downturns in specific markets.

18.   The largest defense companies, like Lockheed Martin, are weathering the downturn by buying rivals to take over their government contracts.

19.   What is still a question mark is whether Guadalajara and its infant technology base will weather the U.S. economic downturn that has dragged Mexico along with it since February.

20.   Stocks ended a very quiet session Thursday on a mixed note, weathering a downturn in bonds but getting a boost from the dollar.