21.   Automobile sales are slowing, and personal incomes fell in October for the first time in many months.

22.   Both companies said overall equity fund sales were slowing.

23.   A government report released today also indicated new home sales slowed in March, easing concern the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month, analysts said.

24.   Ad sales have slowed, to the degree that Fox still has ad inventory left for its Super Bowl telecast in February.

25.   After experiencing nearly two years of banner growth, retail sales have been slowing since early this year.

26.   After years of fast growth, outdoor-goods sales slowed as hikers and other enthusiasts decided their closets already contained enough gear.

27.   But as sales slowed, the chain began closing stores, forcing the plan to suspend withdrawals, and to try to remarket the now vacant sites.

28.   But competition in the new age category increased, even as sales slowed.

29.   But most expect sales to slow considerably next year, and profitability to fare even worse.

30.   But sales slowed Saturday and Sunday as retailers offered fewer promotions, indicating that consumers may be holding out for lower prices.