It said that this action was taken in response to the substantial decline in market rates over the last year or so.

The party suffered a substantial decline in the election, holding only one seat.

Surveys from 1998 put the estimated population around 300,000-500,000 individuals, though a substantial, ongoing decline is almost certain.

After 1851, the congregation went into substantial decline until at least the 1880s.

After that, he said, it could face a substantial decline in revenues.

The total strength is now believed to be about 10,600, a substantial decline from the nearly 20,000 (including reserves) reached in the early 1990s.

This was a substantial decline on the previous year when a $14.3 million profit had been achieved.

If the tests show a substantial decline, the program will be used as a model for other cities.

For many minority students, the problem has been compounded by a substantial decline in Federal student assistance.

Facts: Europe is in the grip of a substantial decline.