1.   But in both instances, local prosecutors had voluntarily relinquished their jurisdiction, citing an inability to try the cases.

2.   Dow had cited its inability to mount so many trial defenses as one reason for its bankruptcy filing.

3.   He cited the inability to get testimony from numerous key figures, such as controversial Democratic fund-raisers John Huang and Charles Yah Lin Trie.

4.   In December, the union called on both Gitner and Compton to resign, citing their inability to turn the airline around.

5.   The panel dropped the investigation last month, citing its inability to subpoena witnesses who were living in Africa.

6.   At the same time, some major Thai companies have started to suspend repayments of foreign debt, citing an inability to pay.

7.   He cited his inability to work due to illness, but the resignation appeared to be an attempt to save face by avoiding dismissal.

8.   Local Serb leadership already sought a postponement of the elections, citing inability of all residents to acquire necessary Croatian documents.

9.   Local Serb leadership already sought a postponement, citing the inability of all residents to acquire necessary Croatian documents.

10.   Lazarenko offered his resignation Tuesday, citing the inability to work due to illness.