1.   He has slipped five points over the last five months.

2.   On Tuesday, a poll showed that his approval rating had slipped eight points since April.

3.   It has slipped three points behind Mexico in the six-team CONCACAF standings, from which three will qualify for the World Cup finals in France.

4.   Lazio slipped seven points behind Juventus, possibly out of contention for the league title, as it missed victory against low-ranked Brescia.

5.   The defending champions slipped six points behind with seven rounds left.

6.   French and German pacesetters Auxerre and Bayern Munich also let slip vital points following draws against lowly opposition.

7.   A Datum Internacional poll released Wednesday said his popularity had slipped four points over the past month.

8.   The ruble slipped six points against the dollar in interbank dealing here on Sunday, exceptionally a working day after three consecutive holiday days.