21.   Despite its political shift, though, Nigeria remains mired in poverty.

22.   Economists say Argentina remains mired in a three-year recession largely because of government overspending and a heavy debt load.

23.   In a closely watched monthly report, the government said earlier Tuesday that despite mild improvements, the economy remains mired in a prolonged slump.

24.   MSCI said Japan remains mired in its economic doldrums and disappointment over the lack of effective government action to support the market.

25.   The construction industry remains mired in a slump that is partly to blame for the slow economic growth and high unemployment afflicting the country.

26.   The economy remains mired in its worst crisis in three decades, leading to higher unemployment and crime rates.

27.   The construction industry remains mired in a slump that is partly to blame for the slow economic growth and high unemployment.

28.   The country remains mired in a deep recession.

29.   The housing market has stayed solid though the economy remains mired in a slowdown that began to take hold in the second half of last year.

30.   The reports of increased official pessimism come as the Japanese economy remains mired in a decade-long slump that so far has defied solution.