21.   But its currency has continued to slide nonetheless, largely because of regional financial turmoil that keeps knocking countries back down each time they start to pick themselves up.

22.   But the Japanese currency continued to slip against the dollar, and Hashimoto found himself under increasing criticism for failing to demonstrate strong enough leadership.

23.   But Sir Donald was adamant that the local currency should continue to be pegged to the US dollar.

24.   But the two currencies continued to be used in tandem, although pound notes became rare as the government ceased to issue them.

25.   But they have been coming back in droves as their currencies continue to strengthen.

26.   Chaiyawat said exporters had been hoarding dollars on expectations that the U.S. currency would continue to rise against the baht.

27.   Dealers said exporters were holding on to their dollars, anticipating that the U.S. currency will continue to climb because of high corporate demand during the holiday season.

28.   Dealers said the Australian and New Zealand currencies would continue to be sold as long as the yen and gold prices were under pressure.

29.   Few strategists are confident that the economic crisis has ended, and many suspect the decline in stock markets and currencies could continue for months.

30.   Fears continued on the market that China might devalue the yuan if regional currencies continue to come under pressure.