21.   Additionally, energy prices have declined since the year began.

22.   Additionally, energy prices have declined in recent months.

23.   After the FDA rejection, the stock price declined sharply.

24.   After recent sharp price declines, U.S. corn has become more competitive on the world market, increasing export demand.

25.   After the share price declines, they buy back the shares at the lower market price and return them to the broker, pocketing the difference.

26.   All major oil companies have been aggressive in cutting staff and costs in the last three years as oil prices declined and put a squeeze on earnings.

27.   Brickman said the resulting price increases were temporary and that some prices could actually decline in December.

28.   But by the end of the year he still predicts the price will have declined below current levels, which means any impact on consumer prices would be temporary.

29.   But energy prices have declined in real dollars.

30.   But if oil prices do not decline this year and bids continue to come in over budget, the department may have to rethink some projects.