The church's membership began to decline consistently around 1900, and by 1925 there were only 19 members.

From the mid-60's through the 70's the index consistently declined, and for several reasons.

At Citibank, officials have consistently declined to add to the reserve since 1987.

And administration officials consistently declined to tally up the money they were forfeiting.

While smoking among adults consistently declined over time, smoking rates for high school students began to increase in the early 1990s.

Food production had consistently declined throughout the 1980s.

Nynex has consistently declined to comment on its strategy.

Mr. Grob, who is in his 80's, has consistently declined to be interviewed about the matter.

The couple would not say how and when they met and their romance began, a subject they have consistently declined to address over the years.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wendy's, the 249 restaurant chain saw consistently declining same store sales.