His teams went through a slight downturn for the following three seasons, including two that were sub .500.
Still, he warned, "If there were even a slight downturn, probably the first thing that would be adjusted is the amount they import."
Even a slight downturn in the economy means teacher layoffs, overcrowded classrooms and no money for repairs or textbooks.
There was also a slight downturn in business generally.
The industry is more vulnerable than most to even the slightest economic downturn.
The 1980's revealed the industry's weaknesses, leaving it vulnerable to the slightest economic downturn.
Some companies report a slight downturn this year, though most of the larger, party-size houses have already been snapped up.
Mortgages are so front-loaded with interest payments that the slightest downturn in home prices leaves a family owing more than the house is worth.
Despite the slight downturn in the network's fortunes, there were a few bright spots during the era.
This company is very robust, and can easily survive a slight downturn in the economy.