1.   And the use of these tricks has gotten far worse during the market slump.

2.   Hasek had re-injured his groin during the previous series against Boston and he said it got worse during the five days off before Sunday.

3.   Only Florida, Atlanta, Tampa Bay and the New York Islanders were worse during the past season.

4.   That ratio grew considerably worse during its two NCAA tournament games, even against opponents who applied little pressure.

5.   The mailbox squeeze has gotten a lot worse during the past decade.

6.   They felt the boy was looking worse during the twice-monthly visits they were allowed.

7.   But Hiranaka suffered a cut right eyebrow in the third round and the cut became worse during the fight.

8.   Everyone agrees that things were worse during the war, when Quang Tri was the site of some of the fiercest fighting.

9.   It often is worse during cold weather.

10.   Matters only got worse during minor drawings Tuesday.