111.   That eased concern that the rising currency would erode company profits.

112.   That price war has eroded the profits of all of the Big Three carmakers.

113.   That prospect prompted investors to sell stocks, because rising interest rates can erode corporate profits and possibly even force some companies to delay expansion plans.

114.   That increase will raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, and eventually erode profits.

115.   That triggered a plunge in banking shares on concern bad loans will erode profits.

116.   The cost of incentive plans has been high for the Big Three automakers, eroding profits while foreign competitors have kept sales strong with lesser offers.

117.   The economy drive is clearly eroding profits for medical manufacturers.

118.   The falling dollar and rising yen threatened to erode profits for exporters who earn much of their revenues in foreign currencies.

119.   The flood of cheap imports could force U.S. companies to slash prices to match competitors, eroding profits.

120.   The highest interest rates in almost four months raised concern that rising borrowing costs would erode corporate profits and prompt some investors to sell stocks and buy bonds.