They got it in spite of some dismal statistics for Gooden, who yielded five earned runs and six hits in five and two-thirds innings.

These dismal statistics have been reported elsewhere.

And the dismal statistics could easily be multiplied.

While public health experts agree that the programs have not had the huge impact that some had expected, they take issue with dismal statistics presented by Dr. Haas and her colleagues.

She has long known the dismal statistics.

The dismal statistics sadly point out that DDI, which is made by the Brisol-Myers Squibb, is poised for strong sales.

Either way, these dismal statistics are well worth bearing in mind as Christmas and compulsory cheerfulness puts additional strains on many marriages, usually causing a seasonal increase in divorce.

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As the population of girls relative to boys has tumbled in northern and western India over the past decade, these regions have begun to catch up with China's dismal statistics.

These are dismal statistics for a country as well-to-do as the United States.