11.   It remains to be seen, however, if the executions will bring reconciliation or fuel the conflict, diplomats said.

12.   Its hold on him is as unrelenting as the ancient animosities that fuel the conflict he is supposed to resolve.

13.   Mortier backed down, but it was clear that the conflict was fueled by larger issues.

14.   Other issues have fueled the conflict.

15.   Similar problems fueled conflict in Somalia, Rwanda and other countries.

16.   Some states have been quicker to pass tough privacy laws than Congress, but in every area, this fuels conflict over whether weaker federal bills should pre-empt them.

17.   The specter of US weapons fueling regional conflicts looms worldwide.

18.   The trade in illicit gems is fueling bloody conflicts in at least six African nations.

19.   There is no way to guarantee the food will not reach the Hutu soldiers and thus fuel the conflict rather than helping refugees.

20.   We end up fueling the conflicts we seek to contain. . . .