31.   The paper cited rising fuel costs and declining numbers of passengers.

32.   The study largely blames the projected increase on the declining number of Americans who get their coverage through their businesses.

33.   Their declining numbers have long been attributed to inbreeding depression, but recent research shows that many cubs are simply being killed before maturity.

34.   The U.S. Tennis Association is troubled by the declining number of Americans of any background in pro tennis, and it views minority players as potential salvation.

35.   They will be forced to raise their bids for a declining number of cattle while trying to keep plants running at peak capacity.

36.   Travel consultant Harold Seligman also expects declining numbers of rental cars at high-volume airports.

37.   Uhring is among a declining number being treated in the federal health care system for veterans.

38.   When he arrived in San Francisco, Mueller inherited a department that had a declining number of criminal prosecutions.

39.   Also on the minds of the Anglican leaders was the declining number of Christians in the Holy Land.

40.   Also on the minds of the Anglican leaders was the declining number of Christians in Israel.