1.   High street book sellers are experiencing a drop in sales.

2.   Many people experienced a drop in their cholesterol levels when they consumed oat bran.

3.   Although reported crime dropped in commands across the five boroughs, some areas experienced greater drops than others.

4.   Both Boston and New York have experienced significant drops in crime over the past year -- positive changes Bratton said are due to decentralized, less specialized police bureaucracies.

5.   But in general, all passengers have experienced a drop in what they have paid for flights over the last two years.

6.   He notes that most Mexicans today are experiencing a drop in their standard of living as a result of the peso devaluation and inflation.

7.   He noted that the situation is far worse in California, which is experiencing steep drops in minority admissions offers in its first year without affirmative action.

8.   If you think you may experience a drop in regional demand, map out alternative markets that could absorb your additional supply.

9.   In one case, the patient experienced a drop in blood pressure that required medication.

10.   Most American cities have experienced major drops in homicides in recent years.