21.   It is obvious to federal officials that among the three U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas fared the worst.

22.   It is the poor, inevitably, who have fared worst under Giuliani.

23.   Its hotel business is comprised primarily of weaker hotel brands, which typically fare the worst in a lodging-industry downturn, analysts and investors said.

24.   Most commodity markets are struggling to determine the potential loss, though metals markets have fared the worst.

25.   Midprice department stores fared the worst.

26.   Mid-price department stores fared the worst.

27.   Miss Selfridge clothing and Dolcis shoe stores, both aimed at young women, fared the worst during the first half.

28.   Missouri fared worst in providing resources for schools.

29.   Of the four July deals in which contending teams acquired pitchers, Valdes has fared the worst.

30.   Poor immigrants who have long made San Jose a portal to the American dream have fared the worst.