11.   And that would put the brakes on the economy, allowing interest rates to fall again.

12.   And the right thing is to do something to put the brakes on skyrocketing costs.

13.   As a result, there are no adults around the house to put the brakes on his far-fetched scheme and romance can blossom between Krippendorf and Veronica.

14.   Argentine automotive production rose to a record high last year, even as a consumer slump in Brazil caused carmakers to put the brakes on production.

15.   As the controversy of Indian gaming heads for a showdown in New Mexico, some members of Congress try to put the brakes on the industry.

16.   ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers eagerly cracked down on drunken driving and road rage Monday, while putting the brakes on legislation that would further restrict teen drivers.

17.   Backed by a Bush veto threat, Daniels has been trying to put the brakes on spending.

18.   Besides putting the brakes on inflation, such a set-up bolsters investor confidence.

19.   -- And foreign competition also puts the brakes on big wage increases.

20.   A federal appeals court has put the brakes on eager police officers who crash through front doors to execute search warrants with little warning.