11.   She acknowledged that those were rough estimates, based mostly on anecdotal information.

12.   The official, who asked not to be identified, also questioned the data-gathering techniques used by committee investigators, saying they relied mainly on anecdotal information.

13.   Until then, consumers and politicians will continue to rely on anecdotal information.

14.   The official cited the fierceness of the fighting, reported sightings of bin Laden by Afghan troops, and anecdotal information from a variety of intelligence sources.