31.   And, because the pace usually slows in the playoffs, teams without effective big men find themselves at more of a disadvantage.

32.   Argentine shares rose after a four-day slide as signs of slowing in the U.S. economy quelled concern that U.S. interest rates would head higher.

33.   As Brazilian consumption slows in response to tight credit, lower spending and fatter taxes, the Brazilian market for Argentine goods will shrink.

34.   As growth has slowed in the United States, computer manufacturers have found success selling in emerging markets like Latin America, India and China.

35.   As growth in loans for Singapore property have slowed in the last few years, the banks have pushed aggressively overseas.

36.   As growth slowed in the craft beer market, Miller concluded Celis was part of a fad or a trend that was rapidly running its course, Acosta says.

37.   As demand slowed in recent months, prices remained in check.

38.   As sales of its instant photography products slow in the United States, Polaroid is turning its focus overseas.

39.   As the technology industry slowed in the third quarter, financial services surged.

40.   As the U.S. economy slowed in the first half of the year, mortgage rates declined.