51.   With the U.S. economy enjoying its longest economic expansion on record, the number of permanent layoffs declined over the last three years, the government reported on Thursday.

52.   With the U.S. economy enjoying its longest economic expansion on record, the number of permanent layoffs declined over the last three years, the government reported on Wednesday.

53.   Opposition to migrants from Asia and the Pacific entering New Zealand has declined over the past two years, a nationwide opinion poll reported.

54.   Police and cemetery officials said the number of people visiting the Morrison grave has declined over the years.

55.   Abu Zahar said the water quality index of the river had been declining over the years, with the lower stream being the most seriously affected.

56.   As population increases, arable land per person in Asia will decline over the years, Yeo said.

57.   As profits have declined over the years in movie houses showing Sri Lankan films, many owners have refused to repair them.

58.   But his popularity ratings have declined over the past year, and Russian media have largely ignored him.

59.   He also said incidents of ragging had declined over the years and are now uncommon.

60.   Kidnappings have declined over the past two months since the Philippine government launched a major crackdown, a prominent anti-crime crusader said Thursday.