1.   And a series of investigations by federal, state and local authorities eliminated two major gangs whose members had long intimidated residents.

2.   A neighbor said this group of gang members has long intimidated residents.

3.   But court records show August and two others forced their way inside the home and pistol-whipped, punched and intimidated the residents inside.

4.   Water managers also have ordered their inspector general to investigate accusations that employees intimidated residents or falsely told them that the district has the power to condemn their land.

5.   While most white audience members are honored when the speaker writes their ideas down, anxious Washington residents were intimidated by his silence.

6.   He did not have numbers for Jerusalem, but said many residents were too intimidated by the Israeli police to cooperate.

7.   In response, China launched scathing political diatribes at Lee and military exercises to intimidate island residents.

8.   The ANC claimed that traditional chiefs in some rural areas, most of whom are allied with Inkatha, had intimidated residents into not registering for the elections.

9.   They are also thought to intimidate residents of the Serb republic and refugees who want to return to their homes there.

10.   They said four army tanks have been seen rumbling through the town in an attempt to intimidate residents and prevent protests.