11.   The downhill slide has continued for Democrats, especially in the South.

12.   The downward slide could continue into late next week before prices become attractive enough to override any interest rate concerns, said equity analysts.

13.   The question is whether that slide continues, and if so, for how long.

14.   The scoring slide likely will continue into the playoffs, which begin tomorrow.

15.   The slide continues.

16.   The slide could continue into this quarter, he said.

17.   To be sure, more than a few investors got nervous, as may happen again if the slide at the end of last week continues after Labor Day.

18.   OPEC has agreed to two production cutbacks since prices began falling last year, but the downward slide has continued.

19.   Instead, the slide continued, prompting Dynegy invoke an escape clause in the merger agreement to protect its interests.

20.   Nevertheless the slide has continued.