1.   Office vacancy rates have reached a low, pushing rents up sharply for office and industrial space.

2.   Because private investment often follows federal commitment, industrial research and development has also reached new lows.

3.   According to a new survey by MasterCard International, consumer confidence in Taiwan is reaching historic lows.

4.   Combine the ingredients in a medium saucepan, Stir constantly over low heat until mixture reaches a low, rolling boil.

5.   Even the NFL reached aggregate lows in the past two years.

6.   Gas prices have been rising steadily since March, when they reached their low for the year.

7.   In the past three years, gasoil prices have reached seasonal lows during June, and then risen.

8.   Indeed, yields on several benchmark issues reached all-time lows in early trading.

9.   It is eager to take advantage of short-term lending rates that have reached historic lows.

10.   It reached unprecedented lows for first ladies earlier this year when she became the only first lady in history to testify under subpoena before a grand jury.