Trading Places» effectiveness inevitably forces one to lament Landis» slow but steady fall from grace, as the filmmaker - after cranking out such memorable comedies as ¡ Three Amigos! (reelfilm.com)
In the 1980s, when the economy did not support an increase in homeowners, the FHA helped to steady falling prices, making it possible for potential homeowners to finance when private mortgage insurers pulled out of oil - producing states. (en.wikipedia.org)
In the same period, mainstream denominations such as the Anglican Church have seen a steady fall in attendance. (premierchristianity.com)