1.   In other trading, the Italian lira fell against the dollar and other currencies amid concern about the health of the Italian banking industry.

2.   Since the lira fell out of the ERM, scores of Italian manufacturers have seen their exports, and profits, surge to new highs.

3.   Since the lira fell out of the ERM four years ago, scores of Italian manufacturers have seen their exports, and profits, surge to new highs.

4.   The Italian lira fell sharply on concerns of political instability.

5.   The lira fell sharply against the dollar and the German mark.

6.   To be sure, the lira has fallen more than other currencies.

7.   Wednesday, the Italian lira fell to an all-time low against the German mark and a five-month low against the dollar.

8.   The lira has also fallen by a similar amount against the dollar over the same period.

9.   The lira also fell against the dollar and some other major currencies.

10.   The lira fell against the German mark and dollar.