1.   International stock markets saw declines at the end of the trading day.

2.   Analysts expect to see a decline for the first six months.

3.   Analysts see the decline as blip.

4.   Any decline is seen by many as a buying opportunity, and soon prices rally.

5.   As critics of deregulation have documented, virtually every industry that has gone from regulation to deregulation has seen a decline in its quality of service.

6.   Bank president Massad said last week he wants to see a decline in underlying inflation and wage increases before cutting rates.

7.   Big jumps in chemical prices have bolstered earnings at some oil companies, which have seen declines in refining operations.

8.   Both wholesalers and service companies expect to see declines in sales, inventory, profits, exports and employment during the third quarter.

9.   A price cut on a luxury residential development triggered concern that property prices would see further declines.

10.   After a steady boom in popularity for the last several years, overseas programs are now seeing a decline in applications.