1.   Akayev took advantage of his visit to dispel concerns about the possible formation of a federation of Moslem states by former Soviet central Asian republics.

2.   Among advocates for research volunteers, the action dispelled concerns that Koski would not be as aggressive as his predecessor in enforcing federal rules.

3.   Both Yeltsin and Gore sought to dispel concerns that the Russian president had been incapacitated.

4.   Bundesbank Vice President Johann Wilhelm Gaddum tried to dispel concern that the repo cut signalled the end of the line for interest-rate reductions.

5.   But in two days of testimony last week, Norton succeeded in dispelling most concerns that had been voiced by Senate Democrats.

6.   Company officials say they hope to dispel such concerns in briefings in coming weeks.

7.   Gillette is partly counting on its new shaving system to generate sales that will dispel such concerns.

8.   He dispels concerns about pesticide use at low levels.

9.   He is expected to work hard at dispelling such concerns, officials said Wednesday.

10.   In LONDON, copper rose for a second day as a fifth straight increase in London Metal Exchange stockpiles failed to dispel concern over supply disruptions.