21.   Russia and other nations oppose scrapping the treaty citing fear of nuclear proliferation.

22.   Some of the tens of thousands of ethnic Albanians displaced by the Serb offensive have refused to return home, citing fears about booby traps.

23.   Some patients cited fears of an extended hospital stay, which might leave them out of touch and vulnerable in the event of further terror strikes.

24.   Southwest cited fears that Southern Union would have diffi culty getting regulatory approval.

25.   The allegations in the letter were supported by several Carnegie Hall employees who talked to The New York Times but declined to be named citing fear of reprisals.

26.   The American Lung Association and some other anti-tobacco groups have opposed the settlement talks, citing fears that the industry would benefit more than the public.

27.   The community leader insisted on anonymity, citing safety fears.

28.   The families have remained anonymous, citing a fear of community reaction.

29.   The German central bankers defended their interest-rate move on economic grounds, citing fear of rising inflation.

30.   The letter-writer did not identify himself in the letter nor in several conversations with a reporter, citing fears of retribution.