1.   But the relationship with Pataki deteriorated precipitously in recent days as McCaughey Ross openly defied him.

2.   But when a gap becomes noticeably excessive, team relationships often deteriorate.

3.   Has our relationship deteriorated to that extent?

4.   Most of us have allowed an important relationship to deteriorate over a minor matter that was never intended.

5.   The Slavophile, Ivan Aksakov, believed that landlord--peasant relationships were deteriorating by the year and could be stabilized only if the government acted quickly.

6.   As family relationships deteriorate, they are drawn into a peculiar emotional symbiosis and the world turns violent.

7.   According to Bush, the relationship deteriorated when the legendary track coach was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

8.   But gradually our relationship has deteriorated.

9.   But the offer came after an often acrimonious relationship had deteriorated to the point that Jackson felt comfortable in walking away from the best team in the game.

10.   But the Patriots said Thursday there have been no phone calls with the Jets, and it appears their relationship has deteriorated beyond repair.