Sentence examples for for a rough patch from inspiring English sources

If nothing else, the analysts say, Iceland's own economy could be in for a rough patch, serving as a cautionary tale for other emerging markets.

Federal Reserve officials and other economists — looking at fresher barometers of economic activity — have warned that the economy is in for a rough patch.

Even though much of that oil still must flow through the north in pipelines for export, northern Sudan is in for a rough patch, and Mr. Mahdi knows it.

STIMULUSBen S. Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, told the Economic Club of New York that the economy was in for a rough patch and that it would be a while before the benefits of the government's coordinated rescue of the financial industry are felt in the economy.

The online advertising business is in for a rough patch, especially for display advertising.

The only city that came close to challenging it was London, and London, it seems, is in for a rough patch.

Without growing iPhone sales, the company is in for a bit of a rough patch.

Now, Forbes clearly says "Wii won't die," but the overall suggestion, that Wii could be in for a bit of a rough patch, is certainly enough to upset the many diehard Nintendo fans, the kind who engage in flame wars online like they're being paid.

74 min: Bit of a rough patch for both sides here, particularly Man United, who are struggling to sustain an attack.

Notably missing from the well-wishers was Ann Curry, whose teary departure from the show last year was the start of a rough patch for "Today," which has been surpassed in the ratings by ABC's "Good Morning America".

Then, Microsoft had a bit of a rough patch, and for some time was worth a margin less.