1.   They watched it, silently, until the crisis passed its peak.

2.   Your product range passed its peak quite a while ago, and no one noticed.

3.   But produce shelves are not yet yielding wonderful local spring berries, and apples and pears have long since passed their peak.

4.   The problem for Detroit is what happens when all those young, leased cars flood back after two years on to a car market that is passing its peak.

5.   Civil rights and minority advocates are still closely monitoring reports of hate crimes, but many say complaints have passed their peak.

6.   First, student movements have passed their peak with the resignation of Soeharto.

7.   Other key signs pointing to a slowdown included the housing market and employment, which appear to have passed their peak.

8.   Sandvik said the favourable business climate in the steel area had passed its peak.