1.   Disagreement among experts about medical treatment in leprosy created confusion among patients and eroded their confidence in physicians.

2.   Repeated exam failure had eroded her confidence.

3.   Americans for Common Cents also contends that eliminating the penny would erode consumer confidence in the economy, fostering a fear that they are being ripped off.

4.   Analysts said the Russian sale appeared to be a one-time event, though any large gold sale now erodes investor confidence.

5.   And the economies in Latin America, another significant trading partner with the United States, are struggling with debt problems and rapidly eroding confidence.

6.   Another theory is that the Senate defeat of the balanced-budget amendment has eroded confidence in the dollar and U.S. economy.

7.   Argentine shares plunged as South Korean economic woes and the collapse of a Japanese brokerage eroded investor confidence, especially in emerging markets.

8.   Both events eroded investor confidence, driving some to flee.

9.   A bankruptcy of Yamaichi could erode confidence in other Japanese brokerage firms, banks and financial institutions.

10.   A current account deficit can put pressure on a currency and erode investor confidence.