1.   As the economies of Europe and Asia show signs of more vigor, the dollar has been sliding, especially against the yen.

2.   Bonds declined and the dollar slid against the yen.

3.   The dollar has slid in value recently in a reflection of an overall loss of confidence in American investments.

4.   The dollar slid amid concern Japanese and U.S. officials meeting in Washington today may discuss coordinated sales of the U.S. currency to curb its gains.

5.   The dollar slid in light holiday trading with European markets closed, as traders braced themselves for the resumption of budgets talks Friday between Congress and the Clinton administration.

6.   The dollar slid quickly against the German mark before rebounding.

7.   The dollar will slide toward the end of March, traders said.

8.   The dollar slid lower against major foreign currencies.

9.   The dollar slid against European currencies and pared early gains against the yen as U.S. bond prices slumped.

10.   The dollar slid further as bonds fell, spurring concern that foreign investors will dump their bond and dollar holdings.