Then there are the long-standing challenges that could take a turn for the worse, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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But if things take a turn for the worse, watch out for shareholder lawsuits, and plenty of trouble along with them.

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But if things take a turn for the worse, watch out for shareholder lawsuits, this person said, or accusations of insider trading.

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As NPR's Richard Gonzales reports, things could soon take a turn for the worse as thousands of migrating birds head toward the bay.

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But morale is about to take a turn for the worse: Ser Lancel arrives to tell Joffrey that his mother wants him off the wall and into safety.

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It could still take a turn for the worse.

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The deal at the center of the case filed Friday was done in early 2007, a time when the manager responsible was telling colleagues that the securitization market was about to take a turn for the worse.

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While no one expects the Greek settlement to have systemic implications, it does set the precedent for any subsequent restructurings, which could take on added importance if big, troubled peripherals like Spain or Italy take a turn for the worse.

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However, if markets, or the economy, take a sharp turn for the worse, investors may not be so brave.

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Colin Gillies of the Wildlife Society of Zimbabwe says if the skies don't open up soon, things could take a sharp turn for the worse.

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