1.   And in February, according to minutes released last week, any suggestion of a significant slowdown seemed to vanish.

2.   And the Asian crisis could hurt Europe, especially if it leads to a significant slowdown in the United States.

3.   As a result, the retail sales report suggested the likelihood of a significant slowdown in second-quarter economic growth.

4.   But a significant slowdown in the Thai stock market rendered Uswachoke unable to repay his lenders, and TI canceled the relationship.

5.   But since a significant slowdown has not occurred, many companies could exceed those reduced estimates, he said.

6.   Given falling stock prices, higher oil prices and tightened credit, a significant slowdown in economic growth is a growing likelihood.

7.   If difficulty in borrowing money lasted more than a few weeks, it could cause a significant slowdown in the U.S. economy.

8.   In one of the clearest signs yet of a weakening domestic economy, the government Friday reported a significant slowdown in job growth and higher unemployment.

9.   Or is this a turning point, the early signs of a significant slowdown as Americans finally respond to higher interest rates?

10.   Rates Kept Unchanged in Europe Despite continued signs of a significant economic slowdown in Europe, the European Central Bank declined again to lower interest rates.