11.   Continued weakness in the technology sector, coupled with a daylong retreat in drug and financial stocks, dragged stock prices down Wednesday.

12.   Continued weakness at ABC, which remains the third-rated television network, will be offset by the ESPN sports network, analysts said.

13.   Domestic crude oil demand is being sapped by reduced airline schedules, diminished driving and continued economic weakness, particularly in the energy-intensive manufacturing sector.

14.   Dell also was downgraded by Salomon SmithBarney analyst Richard Gardner because of concern over a possible slowdown in small-business sales and continued weakness in Europe.

15.   Earnings were hurt by continued weakness in core banking operations.

16.   Global equities also continued to dive as the prospect of a long protracted war and continued economic weakness rattled investors.

17.   He attributed the revenue and profitability slide primarily to continued weakness in computer rental and lease activity.

18.   If sales by institutional investors cause continued weakness in stock prices, will mutual fund holders swim against the tide, continuing to put money into equities?

19.   Improved results at theme parks are expected to offset poor film performance and continued weakness at ABC.

20.   In explaining the latest rate cut, Fed officials pointed to continued weakness in both corporate America and businesses overseas.