11.   But those ceremonies were all cancelled, and the crowds were found only in the department stores as the holiday shopping season reached its peak.

12.   However, the International Olympic Committee has cancelled the ceremony because of concern about the NATO bombardment of neighboring Yugoslavia.

13.   Many of those in town to attend the talks were unable to leave their hotels, and opening ceremonies were canceled.

14.   Misuari, meanwhile, was forced to cancel a ceremony in Christian-dominated Zamboanga City because of security concerns as protests against the peace pact continued.

15.   The rain and chilly temperatures were so uncomfortable for the runners that a postrace awards ceremony was canceled for fear of hypothermia.

16.   The Vieques ceremony was canceled after his mother died.

17.   Tribal chiefs have been debating for weeks over whether they should cancel the ceremonies because of the intrusion of tourism.

18.   Although the reconciliation ceremony had been cancelled, they would continue to set up another one.

19.   But Noel and Matthews cancelled the ceremony after discovering news of their plans had been leaked, the tabloid added.

20.   But the ceremony was cancelled at the last minute due to disputes over its membership which have still not been resolved.