1.   Such a move would ruin the economy of the whole central belt of Scotland.

2.   As for the surplus or deficit, a government, depending on how prudent or profligate it is, can stabilize or ruin an economy.

3.   He has ruined the economy, overridden the law and undermined its institutions, all so that he and his cronies can stay in power.

4.   The low international price of oil, mismanagement by a one-party government and endless fighting have ruined the economy, U.N. officials say.

5.   The president has presided over a corrupt government, ruined the economy, and terrorized his people.

6.   Palestinians say the Israeli restrictions imposed during the violence have ruined their economy and made many young people desperate, fertile ground for extremist recruiters.

7.   Palestinians say the Israeli restrictions imposed during the violence have ruined their economy and made many young people desperate, creating fertile ground for extremist recruiters.

8.   Bomb hoaxes will give Hong Kong a bad image and further ruin the economy, the Provisional Legislative Council security panel heard.

9.   Bolanos also blamed the Sandinistas for policies that he said ruined the economy.

10.   Business leaders are warning that a leftist party could ruin the economy if it takes the Mexico City mayorship.