81. By making foreign investment easier, the ministry hopes to push down the Japanese currency. 82. Chairman and Chief Executive Thomas Frist said last week he was concerned publicity about the probe may push down patient referrals to Columbia hospitals and services. 83. Coates called the police, then ended up getting arrested for allegedly pushing her down and slamming her head into a car. 84. Competition among power suppliers was pushing down the price of electricity. 85. Computer industry analysts say the cut-rate computers may help push down prices throughout the industry, including prices of higher-performance computer models. 86. Consumers bought fewer automobiles, electronics and machinery in the quarter, pushing down production of those goods. 87. Continued troubles in Asia, along with declining markets in North America and Latin America, may also have pushed down Peruvian stocks. 88. Corn futures were pressured by the impending harvest, while selling by investors in commodity funds helped push down soybean futures. 89. Cram the fruit into the blender, literally pushing it down onto the blades and squeezing some of the water from it. 90. Concern over consumer spending and a possible rise in interest rates later this year continued to push down auto and auto parts stocks. |