11.   He dispelled fears that Hong Kong is becoming less competitive than neighboring countries whose currencies have weakened against the dollar recently.

12.   If the three-day meeting to mark the opening did not quite dispel those fears, it provided a much-needed psychic boost.

13.   Some representatives of the chemical industry said it could help dispel unfounded fears about some chemicals.

14.   State agricultural and health officials are attempting to dispel fears that California-grown strawberries are associated with tainted berries from Mexico.

15.   State health officials concede that they failed to act quickly to dispel the fear.

16.   That would go far towards dispelling fears that he is at heart an autocrat.

17.   The bureau is planning trips for journalists from Italy and other European countries to dispel fears, Villafana said.

18.   The mayor sought to dispel fears about the retaining wall among residents of Battery Park City, some of whom moved back into Battery Park City North on Thursday.

19.   Paolo Maldini, son of the national team coach, was reported fit, dispelling fears he would not play in England.

20.   And he tried to dispel fears raised recently in the media that the KGB, a key player in organizing the failed coup, is regaining strength.