11.   Facing a barrage of criticism, Farrakhan suspended Muhammad from his position as national spokesman.

12.   Four days before the Republican primary in New York, McCain faced a barrage of attack ads in a key state that polls show is up for grabs.

13.   He is also facing a barrage of tests of his leadership on foreign policy, overseas and in Congress.

14.   Here in the Palmetto state, McCain has faced a barrage of television commercials, phone calls, e-mails and leaflets against him.

15.   How will he face the barrage of warring family, grumbling students, and weary donors?

16.   If most of us had faced a barrage of stinging criticism of the sort she has received, the temptation to hide under the covers would be strong indeed.

17.   In state Supreme Court, Boies faced a barrage of questions Thursday morning even before he could utter a word.

18.   In fifth grade, when Moira faced a barrage of nasty taunts by peers, it was the support of children from that group that helped her through.

19.   In the last two weeks, Gore has faced a barrage of negative news coverage, in what White House aides have termed a full-fledged feeding frenzy.

20.   In the last few days Council members have faced a barrage of letters, requests for meetings, full-page newspaper advertisements, nonstop faxes and unending telephone calls.