1.   For the last year, that approach has worked better for Clinton than for Gore, whose so-called favorability ratings have slipped.

2.   His poll ratings have slipped in Iowa and in matchups with Bill Clinton.

3.   However, his approval ratings have been slipping, especially this year, amid concern about political freedom in the country.

4.   Its ratings have slipped with the sagging economy and sinking stock market.

5.   On Tuesday, a poll showed that his approval rating had slipped eight points since April.

6.   The league is concerned that attendance and television ratings are slipping.

7.   Their Nielsen ratings slipped, but not by as much as overall broadcast network ratings fell.

8.   Although his approval rating has slipped in recent months, he still commands a significant following and high national profile.

9.   But it is unlikely Fox would substantially increase its rights fees for the NHL while ratings are slipping.

10.   His supporters hope that year-end legislative elections will strengthen his parliamentary base and that the opposition, whose poll ratings are slipping, will start cooperating.