1.   For a government intent on curbing the growth of public spending, social security presented a large target.

2.   Such an argument serves to explain potential impediments to a government intent on acquiring arbitrary powers.

3.   That hurt companies such as PSA Peugeot Citroen and Michelin SCA by raising concern that voters might elect a socialist government intent on limiting companies ability to fire workers.

4.   The Gorriti case has become a cause celebre throughout the Spanish-speaking world, where memories of authoritarian governments intent on stifling freedom of expression are still vivid.

5.   A statement said the government intents to apply to the court for appointment of an inspector.

6.   But her message was deeply unwelcome for a government intent upon portraying Serbs as the victims of NATO bombs, not the villains of Kosovo.

7.   Fatal shootings on two German borders Tuesday have shocked a government intent on securing its frontiers against illegal migrants and contraband from southern and eastern Europe.

8.   Government troops intent on crushing a rebellion stormed a police barracks Friday and killed the commander accused of leading a coup attempt.

9.   Her message was deeply unwelcome for a government intent upon portraying Serbs as the victims of NATO bombs, not the villains of Kosovo.

10.   Her words were deeply unwelcome to a government intent upon portraying Serbs as the victims of NATO bombs, not the villains of Kosovo.