1.   A steady rise in teenage pregnancies suggests teenagers are not using contraceptives.

2.   Many old people have to live in poverty because of the steady rise in the cost of living.

3.   There are forecasters who reject the picture of a steady rise in the euro against the dollar.

4.   She watched the steady rise and fall of his chest.

5.   Although they have changed uniform styles, arenas, coaches, general managers and owners in the past two seasons, the Sabres have been on a steady rise.

6.   Both the Monterey Institute in California and New York University report a steady rise in applicants to their translation schools and in job offers to their graduates.

7.   Bradley also appears to be benefiting from press coverage of his speeches with a steady rise in the polls.

8.   Brazilian stocks plunged most of the week, after more than six straight months of steady rises.

9.   After all, a steady rise in output per employee is an essential enzyme for a strong economy.

10.   Bush, the Republican presidential nominee, frequently cites a steady rise in TAAS reading and math scores as proof of his strong record on education in the state.