101.   Paradoxically, a military coup might bring peace closer.

102.   President Bush spoke Saturday about the crisis with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who seized control of Pakistan in a military coup two years ago.

103.   Privately, some hoped for a Bucaram victory, believing it would lead to a military coup.

104.   President Suharto dismissed speculation of a possible military coup and criticized food distributors for hoarding products in anticipation of higher prices.

105.   Q. Two weeks ago, the sudden resignation of the minister of defense appeared to bring Colombia close to a military coup.

106.   Rumors of a military coup circulated.

107.   Rumors of a military coup intensified, fueled by a clampdown on news broadcasts by Montenegro television and the replacement of the commander of Yugoslav forces in the region.

108.   Rifaat was encouraged by the military intelligence establishment to move Syrian troops in place for an attempted military coup.

109.   Rumors of a military coup have swirled here for weeks, while dueling street protests between middle-class Chavez critics and poor Chavez supporters have verged on violence.