1.   His comments contradicted recent speculation that he would retire early next year.

2.   His comments contradicted the signal Friday of a production increase from an unnamed Venezuelan official.

3.   That comment contradicts his initial thoughts about resting.

4.   Their comments contradicted media reports that helped cause U.S. bonds to post their biggest decline in five months yesterday.

5.   But the comments contradict Yugoslav statements.

6.   Hid comments contradicted earlier reports in Brazilian newspapers, which quoted the star striker as saying that he never suffered from convulsions.

7.   His comments contradict Palestinian, Israeli and American officials who described the meeting as positive.

8.   His comments contradicted previous assertions from Environment Minister Mok Mareth that the signature of one government official was found on papers seized at the port.

9.   His comments contradicted the accusations of opposition leaders, who claimed the government staged the attack as a pretext to crack down on dissent.

10.   Her comments contradicted claims by government officials.