11.   Although Arizona cities have not yet objected to the Conference of the States, Symington could look to Nelson as a model to stave off opposition.

12.   Although many investors expect a rate increase in the next six months, signs of strong growth might advance the day when the Fed moves to stave off inflation.

13.   And Canada and Brazil are engaged in bilateral talks to stave off a WTO investigation.

14.   And Netanyahu is enlisting American Jewish leaders to help stave off a plan that senior American officials swear is neither imminent nor inevitable.

15.   And early warning of a big loss should help stave off any investor expectations that Amelio will produce a quick cure for what ails Apple.

16.   And that investment will stave off a recession.

17.   And on the way out, why not grab a snack bar that helps stave off heart disease?

18.   And the writing program will not help stave off the loss of memory, Dienstag said.

19.   And, slowly, the Japanese government seems to realize that its time-honored practice only staves off what is eventually inevitable.

20.   Another way that Japan could stave off the demographic projections is by encouraging large-scale immigration.