1.   By contrast, U.S. exports dropped.

2.   Crude rose yesterday, in part on concern the exports might drop.

3.   Exports are dropping, as are commercial property prices, corporate profits, housing starts and consumer confidence, a harbinger of consumer spending.

4.   For example, car exports have been dropping for a while, experts said.

5.   French companies will likely see exports drop as U.S. dollar and Asian currencies weaken against the franc, hurting their profits.

6.   In other markets, zinc rose on expectations Chinese exports will drop off from the record levels they have reached in recent months.

7.   Rainfall so far this year is double the normal amount and exports could drop if the rains keep up, the Federation said.

8.   Without those pacts, exports would drop sharply.

9.   Australian wine exports dropped slightly in October but continue to perform solidly, due mostly to strong interest from European markets, according to official figures Monday.

10.   Exports have been dropping because of a shift toward overseas production by Japanese companies, the association noted.