1.   But as signs of slowdown multiply, economists worry that consumers eventually will cut back and cause a recession.

2.   But signs are multiplying that many of us are having second thoughts.

3.   In recent days, too, signs had multiplied that what lay ahead might not be coronation by acclamation.

4.   That, however, has not come, even as signs multiply that the administration is growing more uncomfortable with what Sharon is doing.

5.   And there are fears that he may in fact have to tighten monetary policy, if the signs of overheating multiply in coming months.

6.   But the signs are multiplying of a backlash.