1.   Diplomats say NATO is clearly at fault, and that officials there are trying to pass the buck.

2.   He also adamantly argues that city officials are not trying to suppress the practice of religion.

3.   Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.

4.   Officials are still trying to piece together what happened before the fatal crash Sunday.

5.   Officials now are trying to extend the term of the loan by two years.

6.   Port and city officials have been trying to work out a deal that would sidestep the legal problems.

7.   The plan will cause a lot of changes, but officials are trying to play it down.

8.   Treasury officials are trying to orchestrate a sharp Decline in the dollar.

9.   Two years ago, Gallatin County officials tried to fashion a set of brakes.

10.   Officials tried to salvage the situation.