| 1 | The US economy remains sluggish. | |
| 2 | His spirits sagged after that strike. | |
| 3 | 'It's no use ruminating about small failures and setbacks and drag yourself further down, ' he said. | |
| 4 | Chinese firms can bring new energy and capital to flagging companies around the world; but influence will not just flow one way. | |
| 5 | Some experiences turn you on and capture your attention, while others turn you off or bore you to tears. |
