61.   A rigid labor market, high costs and slow growth elsewhere are hampering expansion.

62.   A slump in oil prices is expected to reduce government revenue, which would slow state spending and slow overall growth.

63.   A tree that has grown slowly on cold mountain slopes works best, because slow growth, with its closely spaced rings, ensures more even properties.

64.   After several years of slow growth, life insurers are still counting on the aging of America as their ace in the hole.

65.   After long years of slow growth, German voters sense a turnaround, and are relishing their stability in light of crises in Asia, Latin America and Russia.

66.   After several years of slow economic growth in Japan, companies here are looking to emulate some of the more dynamic American and European companies.

67.   All in all, the economy appears to be facing several months of slow growth.

68.   All of that was good news for bond investors, who like slow economic growth because it keeps inflation under control.

69.   All three reports strengthened the view of many analysts that the Federal Reserve will raise its short-term interest rate to slow economic growth and prevent any surge in prices.

70.   Albrecht cited slow European economic growth in the first half of this year for the change.