1.   But he is also human, and thus susceptible to a down period entering the final month.

2.   He may not be fully out of his down period, but his second-half play Saturday indicates that he may be back on the right path.

3.   He stuck around for the ultimate demise, the down period where stars and prospects disappeared, principally for economic reasons.

4.   No one knows how much damage this latest burst bubble will inflict or how long the down period will last.

5.   The Evergreen and Bridgeway funds were joined by a newer fund, Franklin Micro Cap Value I, as good performers during the down period.

6.   Then came a down period.

7.   Without a doubt, the monarchy is in a down period because of its awkward handling of the mourning for, and burial of, Princess Diana.

8.   If you expect him to recall the down period with tales of depression and despair, forget it.

9.   The tour will help the U.S. national team keep their game legs during what usually is a down period before an Olympic year.

10.   Then there was a down period for Germany in the adjustment period before it came back last year to win both sides.