11.   The RSPCA has dismissed fears that an animal shelter could close.

12.   And David Lotz dismissed the fear that multitasking comes at the expense of reflection.

13.   And scientists dismissed the fear that sharks are moving from Florida in waves to terrorize the mid-Atlantic states.

14.   But her fears are dismissed by Samantha.

15.   But he talked like an investor as he dismissed fears about an Internet stock bubble.

16.   Conservatives dismiss such fears.

17.   Dismissing the fears of a competitive threat, she said the Russians were so far behind in manufacturing prowess that they could only make about eight jetliners a year.

18.   Developer Gary Hoffman dismissed the fears of opponents, saying his project is preferable to what another developer might build on the site.

19.   Greenspan also dismissed fears that job creation will slow as technology allows businesses to get more done with fewer workers.

20.   Goldstein dismisses fears that if CUNY raises money, public officials will cut back on their support.