1.   But Ms. Leung has fanned the controversy by refusing to explain her decision, citing a need not to prejudice the pending trial.

2.   The Clinton White House tried keeping lips tight and files closed, but that only fanned the controversy.

3.   The organization then fans the controversy in order to rally the NRA membership to raise funds, Lovell said.

4.   Estrada fanned more controversy by supporting a proposed law that would prohibit strikes in vital industries such as telecommunications and transportation during periods of economic crisis.

5.   Ramos fanned the controversy by saying earlier this month he was keeping his political options open.

6.   Gaston this week called Mussina an obscene name for fanning the controversy.

7.   The request appeared to annoy legislators holding the hearing, but it meant there would be less fodder for the nightly newscasts to fan the controversy.