101.   It can improve alertness, fight vertigo and depression, and stave off hearing loss.

102.   Iraqi officials, perhaps looking to stave off American action, have in recent months discussed with Secretary-General Kofi Annan the possibility of reopening the country to inspections.

103.   IRELAND-TALKS -- DUBLIN, Ireland -- Sinn Fein is making a last-ditch effort to stave off expulsion from the Northern Ireland peace talks.

104.   It opened the door for Tyson to stave off embarrassment by knocking out Botha in the fifth round.

105.   It can at least stave off the tedium that comes with riding a bicycle to nowhere.

106.   It was clear that neither of the freshmen had the command of parliamentary procedure to stave off Dole forever.

107.   It was help he knew could not come in time to stave off surrender.

108.   It would also stave off taxes on sales that would ordinarily not be taxed if they had taken place over the telephone or by mail.

109.   Japan and Europe have little to gain from disputing American hegemony, Wohlforth said, and that coalition will help stave off challenges from a disgruntled China or Russia.

110.   Last week, PLDT agreed to purchase a controlling stake in Piltel, providing the company with a cash infusion to stave off creditors.