1.   He said the Palestinian leadership could not deny the refugees.

2.   Many suggested that the action was taken to shorten the Oscars presentation, an accusation that the Academy leadership vigorously denies.

3.   That number, more than half the House, should make it tough for the Republican leadership to deny the chamber a chance to vote on the measure.

4.   The Bosnian Serb leadership had denied the charges.

5.   The moderate leadership denies it is making such overt movements.

6.   The Orthodox Church leadership has denied the allegations.

7.   The Palestinian leadership has denied knowledge of the shipment.

8.   Israel and the Palestinian boat captain said the arms were destined for the Gaza Strip, though the Palestinian leadership has denied any involvement.

9.   Its leadership has consistently denied the claims.

10.   SRNA, the Bosnian Serb news agency, said the Serb military leadership denied losing ground.