11.   Brush, leaves and grass deadened from winter provide fuel for the fires.

12.   Brush and grass deadened and browned from winter provide fuel for the fires.

13.   Bush also got an attaboy that could provide fuel for foes who fear Bush is dangerously moderate.

14.   Consumer spending, which provides the fuel for about two thirds of economic activity, is clearly under stress.

15.   Companies in financial services, which sell health-insurance policies and mutual funds, provide the fuel for economic growth.

16.   Critics argue there are other ways to thin the brush and scrub that provide fuel for forest fires, and they want Uncle Sam to use them.

17.   Despite some modern technology, old-fashioned touches abound in Xia He, including big haystacks in front of most houses that provide fuel for cooking.

18.   Economic gauges have pointed both ways in recent months, providing fuel for both sides of the debate and painting a rather blurry picture of the U.S. economy.

19.   Fed Vice Chairman Alan Blinder provided fuel for the speculation about a rate cut.

20.   Holden and Feuer said the Ethics Commission report will provide fuel for discussions about reforming the commission system.