11.   Some analysts fear that avoidance maneuvers will erode those gains.

12.   Still, some analysts said they fear the strength of the pound could clip earnings and erode the gains.

13.   Still, the possibility the Australian dollar will move lower and erode gains for overseas holders tempered the rally.

14.   That is because holders of the long-term issues want to be paid more for the risk that inflation could erode their gains.

15.   That perception eroded early gains in the bond market, where investors are seeking reasons to bet that a cooling economy will restrain inflation.

16.   The concern now is that as demand slows those gains will be eroded.

17.   The strengthening dollar against the yen is eroding any gains U.S. auto manufacturers make, because it reduces the profit margin.

18.   These gains were eroded by late afternoon.

19.   Property stocks encountered profit taking, eroding earlier gains, dealers said.

20.   Asian stock markets closed mixed Wednesday, with share prices closing higher in Hong Kong, although news of an unsuccessful government land auction eroded gains from early trading.