1.   Contradictory signals were given by the military in the aftermath of the demonstrations.

2.   And the durable goods report tends to be volatile, sometimes sending contradictory signals about the direction of the economy.

3.   As George W. Bush presents himself to the nation he and his staff are grappling with the contradictory signals he tends to send about his mind.

4.   After an agonizing week of contradictory signals, the Bush administration stepped forward to do just that on Thursday with a pointed and powerful speech by the president.

5.   But contradictory signals continued to surround the fate of the town.

6.   But prosecutors have sent contradictory signals as to what they would do in that case.

7.   But on the eve of the Madrid meeting, European leaders are again sending contradictory signals about what they expect from America.

8.   By sending contradictory signals, Chavez has done little to calm concerns about his intentions.

9.   Contradictory signals from bank officials added to the uncertainty.

10.   Even so, the industry is giving off contradictory signals.