The man begins to pay the kids to throw the rocks, gradually lowering the payment until the kids quit.

And each test lowers the mean time until failure; if one tests a system too often one risks wearing it out.

Keep dipping the container of test solution, lowering the temperature until a solid phase forms.

They couldn't lower short-term interest rates until the Government bit the bullet and stopped its three-year borrowing binge.

He said he did not expect the Fed to lower rates until August.

Then he eases up on the clamps to lower the beam until it almost touches the bracket top at the far end.

Then during the winter season, Wenhai water level lowers again until March of the next year.

When fights broke out among the prisoners in the hold, the captain lowered their air pressure until everyone passed out.

He does not expect large banks to lower their prime rates until early next year.

The two held on to his ankles, lowering him until only his hips and legs were visible.