1.   A steep downturn in the market could leave individual investors feeling poorer and cause them to rein in their spending.

2.   But its ability to climb out of its steep downturn has been hampered by public squabbling among its directors and awkward questions about Swiss-style corporate governance.

3.   But the national economic adviser, Gene Sperling, criticized Cheney and others in the Bush camp for fueling fears of a steep economic downturn.

4.   Cutbacks in Television Programming Facing economic strains and a steep downturn in advertising, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting and USA Network are cutting back on TV programming.

5.   During the past year, many hardware and software companies have stumbled under the weight of a sagging economy and a steep downturn in high-tech spending.

6.   Gulfstream says the steep downturn in air travel has made it difficult for the company to raise salaries.

7.   Nearly every major appliance maker is suffering a steep downturn.

8.   The liquidity picture could become even worse if individual investors abandon the market in a steep downturn.

9.   There is some risk to any surplus projection from a steep economic downturn or a plunge in the stock market.

10.   A steep downturn in sales as a result of a global economic slowdown was blamed.