11.   He laments the declining number of priests.

12.   In large part, the loss of the old barns reflects the declining number of farmers.

13.   Instead, they focus on declining numbers of welfare recipients as a sign that the welfare-to-work initiative is actually working.

14.   Now, the causes of declining numbers of birds are more complex and extend thousands of miles beyond the borders of the United States.

15.   Officials have pointed to declining numbers of child fatalities referred to the agency on suspicion of abuse or neglect.

16.   Of course all of this scrapping among automakers over a declining number of buyers can only be good news for buyers who still want a minivan.

17.   Officials at the state Department of Health and Human Resources say the declining number of people receiving welfare benefits proves that the new system is working.

18.   Officials said the hottest October on record was partly to blame for the declining numbers.

19.   Police Commissioner Dean Hansell blamed the declining number of officers on the economy.

20.   Ratzinger said such services had contributed to the declining number of Catholics who go to confession.