1.   The fight against inflation took priority over measures to combat the deepening recession.

2.   Because of the deepening recession, the MTA had imposed another hiring freeze.

3.   A deepening recession has driven up joblessness, homelessness and crime.

4.   A wave of bankruptcies, a financing drought and a slowing economy have contributed to a deepening recession in the industry.

5.   Even islands of prosperity such as Hong Kong and Singapore are in deepening recessions.

6.   Plans for the reorganization began four years ago, when Japan was racked by a deepening economic recession and its financial system teetered close to collapse.

7.   Still, amid a deepening recession, many Argentines see Menem as their safest option.

8.   A deepening recession at home combined with lagging demand overseas have hurt Japanese companies, the report said.

9.   But a deepening economic recession has pushed him to seek closer ties not only with Russia, but also with the West.

10.   Despite a deepening economic recession, Chavez still enjoys widespread support and admiration from millions of poor Venezuelans.