11.   He likes being courted, so he makes little effort to dispel rumors that he is ever poised to take another job.

12.   Ivanhoe returns to England disguised as a pilgrim, eager to dispel rumors spread by the nasty Sir Brian that he betrayed Richard.

13.   Lady Raiders coach Marsha Sharp last night expressed sympathy for Dickey and sought to dispel a rumor that she would resign if Knight were hired.

14.   LaTourette, R-Madison Village, sent out a statement Wednesday to dispel such rumors, which have caused concern among his constituents.

15.   Less a lunch than a well-choreographed publicity stunt, the meal seemed calculated to dispel rumors that Richard and his father were feuding.

16.   Microsoft dispelled rumors that it would begin offering free access to the Internet.

17.   Team management has had to dispel some rumors about the new arena, specifically that some seats would be too far from the action.

18.   Vatican says he not fully recovered from hip-replacement surgery this spring, and tries to dispel rumors about his general health.

19.   President Fidel Ramos swam seven laps in a pool with top aides and Cabinet members Wednesday to dispel rumors that his health has been failing following surgery in December.

20.   Person enjoys dispelling rumors.