11.   May denies any attempt to set fashion trends.

12.   Schwartz has denied any attempt to influence the waiver decision with campaign donations.

13.   State Street has sought to deny the attempt amid speculation Bank of New York wants to eventually acquire the company.

14.   Superior Court James Ford in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday denied an attempt by opponents of Pat Buchanan to withdraw his name as the Reform Party presidential nominee.

15.   The other attempts were denied because the daily withdrawal limit had been exceeded.

16.   The Republicans, of course, deny any attempt to suppress turnout.

17.   Welch has repeatedly denied any attempt to bribe IOC members.

18.   White House officials concede that the staff was sloppy, but deny any attempt to cover up or obstruct justice.

19.   Although Murphy agrees he should have given more credit to Riley, he denied any attempt to plagiarize and refused to apologize.

20.   Dubiel also denied any attempts at secrecy.