11.   But critics say this approach will only beget costly arms races that will erode confidence in any anti-missile weapon.

12.   But it erodes confidence in the agency if it creates the impression that decisions are made on factors other than facts presented at hearings.

13.   But the day did highlight the fears that have begun to erode European confidence.

14.   But unless the measures are approved by early next year, the IMF could back off, dangerously eroding investor confidence.

15.   Corruption scandals have steadily eroded public confidence in law enforcement officials here.

16.   Doubts about company earnings and rising treasury bond yields eroded confidence in U.S. stocks.

17.   Even knowing that a friend or acquaintance works as a relay operator can erode confidence in the system, Fisher said.

18.   For some, that erodes their confidence in the political system.

19.   For one, it would seriously erode confidence in Hong Kong, which has been struggling to shore up its own currency in recent days.

20.   Further eroding public confidence, other small town links appeared between Ramsey defense lawyers and three Denver lawyers who volunteered to advise the Boulder police in the murder case.