31.   The stern remains mired in sand.

32.   Watanabe attributed the decline in wages to a drop in overtime work as Japan remains mired in a stubborn recession.

33.   Here is a thumbnail sketch of the southern African nation that remains mired in poverty despite abundant natural resources.

34.   Although he eked out a narrow victory, Gingrich remains mired in an ethics controversy that is likely to diminish his effectiveness as a leader in Congress.

35.   Australian coal producers hoping to win higher prices at upcoming Japanese contract negotiations were told Monday that Japan remains mired in economic downturn with no relief in sight.

36.   The protests are a manifestation of the fears and outrage felt by Argentines as their country remains mired in a nearly four-year-old recession.

37.   Manufacturing remains mired in recession, while jobs continue to disappear in financial circles.