1.   And a closely watched gauge of consumer sentiment rose unexpectedly in May, ending a long slide that began last year.

2.   A closely watched barometer of consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose in May, ending a long slide that began last year.

3.   Also, a closely watched gauge of consumer sentiment rose unexpectedly in May, ending a long slide that began last year.

4.   But he also thought that would reverse the long slide in their stock prices that started a year ago.

5.   From there it has been a long slide for the Pride and Poise Boys.

6.   Hashimi hopes this is the end of a long slide.

7.   He is obstinate and arrogant under the best of circumstances and his life is in many ways one long slide into cruel eccentricity.

8.   In interviews on Thursday evening, members offered the bleak view that their country was on a long slide toward darkness with no visible solution, and no hope.

9.   Instead, Armenia has suffered a long slide toward autocracy, isolation and internal discontent.

10.   Ironically, the -decade-long slide in Episcopal membership has ended, the result, some believe, of its successful ministry to gays and lesbians.