11.   But he insisted he had not the slightest hint the Mets would ever want him to manage.

12.   But neither Gosse nor his performers betrayed the slightest hint of discomfort.

13.   But in numerous interviews, municipal workers and those who do business with City Hall said they strenuously avoided even the slightest hint of disloyalty.

14.   But officials with the two competing groups said they stand ready to jump into the bidding at the slightest hint from the NFL that the Coliseum is unacceptable.

15.   By banishing even the slightest hint of a mere star turn, he makes Sonny memorable.

16.   By pushing interest rates higher at the slightest hint of an inflation threat, traders helped dampen business activity and lessen the likelihood of accelerating prices.

17.   By pushing interest rates higher at the slightest hint of an inflation threat, traders have helped dampen business activity and lessen the likelihood that prices increases will accelerate.

18.   By midway through the debate, it appeared as though there might be a civility surplus, with both candidates rigidly avoiding the slightest hint of negativity.

19.   By pushing interest rates higher at the slightest hint of an inflation threat, traders have helped dampen business activity and lessen the likelihood of accelerating prices.

20.   By pushing interest rates higher at the slightest hint of an inflation threat, traders have helped dampen business activity and lessened the likelihood of accelerating prices.