1.   The government has dismissed talk of a military strike on the country.

2.   At the same time, Prime Minister John Major of Britain dismissed any talk of a crisis.

3.   BAE dismisses such talk.

4.   Bhutto dismissed talk of her being ousted, saying everyone knew she would simply turn around, run for election and win.

5.   A spokesman for the Brazilian central bank yesterday dismissed the talk as mere speculation.

6.   Administration officials dismissed any talk of a deal.

7.   All three of these historic figures look gray, gaunt and unsteady, even as they and their aides dismiss talk about their deteriorating health.

8.   Buckland dismissed that talk as well.

9.   Buckland dismissed the talk.

10.   Bryant dismissed such talk.