1.   Although DSL outperformed cable in this test, industry watchers said it should not signal the demise of cable modems.

2.   And that signaled his demise.

3.   Fortunately for the sanity of managers everywhere, the seeming cascade of errors does not signal the demise of gloves.

4.   Power industry officials and analysts said formal notification could mark the start of new talks on the project, rather than signal its demise.

5.   Power industry officials and analysts said the notification could mark the start of new negotiations on the project, rather than signal its demise.

6.   Some tobacco companies are trying direct contracts with farmers, a move some growers say signals the demise of price supports.

7.   He is still keen on a formal review of the coalition after the budget vote, which could signal its demise.