1.   A growing perception of the enormity of the problem.

2.   Bird, in constant pain from back spasms, returned from injury amid a growing perception in Boston that the uncertainty of his health was crippling the team.

3.   But because of several recent incidents in which children were killed by air bags, there has been a growing perception that the bags are dangerous.

4.   But high gasoline prices and a growing perception that SUVs can be dangerous may hurt that franchise as well.

5.   But the biggest cause is a growing perception that American and European homes are more durable and energy efficient.

6.   But now the tradeoff between ultralow interest and security is being shaken by the restrictions on deposit insurance and by a growing perception that some banks are insolvent.

7.   But the decline also reflects a growing perception that the UJA and the federations are not keeping up with the times.

8.   But the drop in funding can also be traced to the growing perception that many African governments wasted the aid money through corruption or mismanagement.

9.   Cockerell and others blame the media for the growing negative perception of juveniles and say that media coverage might encourage juveniles to commit crimes.

10.   Douglas and others said a growing perception that Asian markets are stabilizing may draw money out of Treasuries.