11.   His research made him skeptical that monetary policy, which operates through interest rates, could keep the economy on a steady upward climb.

12.   If that steady climb is over, individual investor confidence could be tested.

13.   It also triggered a steady climb to higher political visibility.

14.   Last week, a disappointing profit report from IBM and a steady climb in interest rates to four-month highs tripped up the Dow average.

15.   Now, he is a senior looking back on a steady climb to the top ... almost.

16.   Saturday, he showed the grit and resiliency that have marked his steady climb.

17.   The crowds, always loud and loyal, have increased and the TV ratings are on a steady climb.

18.   The steady climb in hourly and weekly earnings that characterized the last few years appears to have crested.

19.   But the steady climb of Mexican wages adds uncertainty.

20.   If the highs and lows are averaged, it is clear that the scrip has been on a steady upward climb, marking new highs every month.