1.   Economists blamed the setback on a decline in world trade, currency volatility and high labor costs.

2.   The company blamed the setback on sluggish demand for its products and said it will reduce its operating costs.

3.   Traders blame the setback on a slump in Treasurys and disappointing earnings pre-announcements by a few tech firms.

4.   Isuzu blamed the setback on payments made under its early retirement program and losses on stockholdings.

5.   Reports said Sunday Erbakan has accused generals of blaming recent setbacks in the Iraqi offensive on the government.

6.   Siemens blamed the setback on a slump in the world auto market and on investments in research and development.

7.   The company blamed the setback on a sharp increase in calling rates from the US to Hong Kong during the period.

8.   Working more than five years to get the film started, Schloendorff blamed the setbacks on a mistrust Germans have to supporting their own movies.

9.   The brokerage houses blamed their setbacks on low stock trading volume and declining commission revenue.