1.   But in the end, its microscopic ratings spelled its demise.

2.   That as much as anything spelled the demise of the longest hitting streak in Rangers history.

3.   The Bush order seems to spell the demise of those restrictions against drilling in special lands set aside for the American public and for the preservation of wildlife.

4.   Video rentals spelled the demise of the repertory houses.

5.   Approval would not spell the demise of the old ball, which could still be used at tournaments with medium-paced court surfaces.

6.   In exchange for the loans, Indonesia has apparently agreed to cut government spending and lower trade barriers, which could spell the demise of some inefficient state monopolies.

7.   In exchange for the foreign loans, Indonesia is expected to cut government spending and lower trade barriers, which could spell the demise of some inefficient state monopolies.

8.   The Philadelphia branch of La Cosa Nostra has been on a long downward spiral and experts say this trial could spell its demise.

9.   Agriculture and Fishery Commission Franz Fischler reiterated Wednesday his warning that inaction could spell the demise of both fish and the industry.

10.   Agriculture and Fishery Commissioner Franz Fischler on Wednesday reiterated his warning that inaction could spell the demise of both fish and the industry.