1.   Regional figures reflected severe slumps in the United States, Europe and Asia.

2.   That reflected the slump in crude oil prices and production before oil prices jumped this summer.

3.   The production figures reflect the slump in new orders from airlines over the past several years.

4.   The cutbacks at Internet World reflect a slump across magazine publishing, as advertisers have ratcheted back spending.

5.   The lower forecast reflects a slump in oil prices since the beginning of the year.

6.   The production figures reflect the slump in new-airplane orders from airlines over the last several years.

7.   The revised figures reflect a slump in wool prices and an increasing number of farmers shifting to grain production as a result.

8.   The slump was reflected more acutely in worsening job prospects for school graduates.

9.   The result was too close for comfort though and reflected his slump this year.

10.   News Corp had already indicated it would have to take a massive writedown to reflect the slump in value of Gemstar to comply with new accounting rules.