1.   The officer involved was relieved of his duties because he had violated strict guidelines.

2.   Although the Broncos did not cheat the salary-cap rules, they apparently did violate league guidelines regarding the way players are paid.

3.   An eBay spokesman said Thursday the company has discretion to remove any item it believes violates its guidelines.

4.   An inspection panel commissioned by the board of the bank reported last month that the bank had violated its guidelines when it approved the proposal.

5.   Because Lyon deals primarily with athletes, high schools that accept players from her risk violating recruiting guidelines in a number of states.

6.   A few firms have already been thrown out or suspended from the rebate program for violating its guidelines, city officials said.

7.   By using a large group of heavily armed men without explicit permission from NATO, the police had violated NATO guidelines.

8.   Calling for an end to affirmative action on the basis of race and sex, for instance, could violate that guideline.

9.   Congress also is considering passing a law requiring that the lease rate be computed as an annual percentage rate and outlining tougher penalties for those who violate guidelines.

10.   Collenette said he was stepping down for violating ethics guidelines by contacting an immigration board on behalf of a constituent.