1.   The violence was blamed on thugs exploiting the situation.

2.   The violence was blamed on bandits and hooligans exploiting the situation.

3.   As a scandal grew over the massacre, then-Governor Ruben Figueroa remained defiant, blaming the violence on the victims.

4.   Moi has blamed the violence on the opposition, saying leaders had stirred up tribal hatreds.

5.   Murray and others blame the violence on the unprecedented popularity of sports and the huge amounts of money involved.

6.   On the witness stand, she recanted the accusations against him, blamed the violence on herself and said she was injured by a fall in a closet.

7.   Palestinians have blamed the violence on Israeli presence on their land and say Israel has used too much force in responding to demonstrations.

8.   Secretary of State Colin Powell blamed Palestinian violence for a failed U.S. peace initiative to the region.

9.   Sharon blames the violence on Arafat.

10.   Speaking in Washington, Netanyahu blamed the violence on the Palestinians and said it would not pressure him to make concessions.