11.   A federal investigator accused government regulators of obstructing her inquiry into bogus aircraft parts and said unapproved gear is a growing threat to the safety of airline passengers.

12.   Bradford was not hurt, but all his gear was thoroughly soaked.

13.   But his automated production gear is custom-built and brand-new.

14.   But protective gear again is a topic of discussion after bull rider Jerome Davis was left paralyzed from the chest down.

15.   But that gear is too bulky for most ground troops and, because it requires a cooling device, too loud for covert operations.

16.   By league rules, the only protective gear permissible is a helmet.

17.   Computer gear is one of the few things Internet consumers seem comfortable buying on-line.

18.   Club hikes are free, there are no membership dues and the foot gear is skin.

19.   Federal investigators suspect a Vasco gear was responsible for the crash, and Boeing officials acknowledge that a gear did fail.

20.   Fifth gear is a wonderful thing to have.