21.   The peso has since lost nearly a half of its value on the open market.

22.   The peso lost about half its value.

23.   The peso lost more than half its value in less than a year.

24.   The peso has lost ground against the dollar as Argentines line up in front of banks and exchange houses to buy the U.S. currency.

25.   The peso lost ground against the dollar on the forthcoming departure of central banker Mario Blejer.

26.   The peso also lost ground, reflecting the mostly weaker regional currency trend, dealers said.

27.   The Philippine peso lost some of its earlier gains against the U.S. dollar Wednesday after the Supreme Court declared a law deregulating the oil industry unconstitutional.

28.   Huge crowds descended on appliance, electronic and computer stores to invest in durable goods before the Argentine peso loses value.

29.   The peso has lost more than one-third value since it was allowed to float in late December.