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Overall, the surveys of businesses and consumers cast a downbeat pall on the economy.

A pall was cast over much of the second half.

There will again be protests and Lord Mandelson's sacking as UK ambassador to the US has already cast a diplomatic pall over proceedings.

People just want to see Curtis and Lohan palling around in a comedy that frames their reunion like it’s the Hope Diamond.

Until then, uncertainty about his condition will continue to cast a pall over a team that with a physically sound Stafford would be regarded as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.