1.   If more lower-ranked seniors aspire to college and get SAT scores, this could indicate better schools, but still depress the average.

2.   Their relatively low pay may depress averages for the economy.

3.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was depressed by futures-linked selling in lacklustre trade, brokers said.

4.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was depressed by profit-taking in tandem with futures-linked selling, brokers said.

5.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was depressed by profit taking, brokers said.

6.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was depressed by futures-led declines and deteriorating market sentiment, brokers said.

7.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was depressed by worries about the outlook for the economy, brokers said.