But that period excludes the dramatic downturn in the stock market and the economic impact of the Sept. 11 attacks.

If the situation took a dramatic downturn, he might need Corrino daughter hostage instead to improve his bargaining position.

Many argue it is what caused the dramatic downturn of the success of the football team during the 2012 season.

Since the beginning of 2008, Pakistan's economic outlook has taken a dramatic downturn.

"As long as there is no dramatic downturn in the markets, I see more growth."

One day, his pleasant life takes a dramatic downturn.

This was particularly displayed by the dramatic downturn of the commercial vehicles sales figures.

Rarely has a 30-year-old player experienced such a dramatic downturn in such a rapid time.

No one is forecasting an immediate dramatic downturn among the most highly valued categories.

By this stage he had already joined the county senior team, however, Limerick's hurling fortunes were about to take a dramatic downturn.