1.   Afterward, Couples took time to quash the idea that he is in any way involved in the new ownership of the Mavericks.

2.   But Eskew sought to quash the idea that Gore was celebrating prematurely.

3.   But her lawyers quashed the idea, and Ms. Lewinsky instead shared the information in a private interview with two female investigators.

4.   Dole endorsed such a proposal on Tuesday, but Gingrich quashed any idea on Wednesday of a long-term deal.

5.   Every time they suggest a major target -- agriculture subsidies, for instance -- heavyweights from both parties representing affected vested interests hastily quash the idea.

6.   However, Toledo quickly quashed any ideas of a quarterback controversy.

7.   But the all-powerful military quashed the idea with a statement of support for the president.

8.   Legislators, who have the sole power to remove the banner, have quashed similar ideas in the past.

9.   The outgoing German administration of Chancellor Helmut Kohl quashed that idea last time it came up, Schroeder may be more sympathetic.

10.   German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Thursday quashed an idea mooted by visiting Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres that German troops might be deployed in the Middle East.