21.   But the comments failed to dispel the conflicting signals sent by Hyde and Gingrich, and left some Republicans confused about who was actually quarterbacking the deliberations.

22.   But the government, while moving toward faster deregulation, has also sent conflicting signals about how much it will stay involved in Deutsche Telekom.

23.   But there are conflicting signals.

24.   California Supreme Court justices gave conflicting signals on how they would rule on a state law that would force teens to get parental consent for abortions.

25.   Conflicting signals have only compounded the confusion.

26.   Congress leaders have given conflicting signals.

27.   Despite his tendency to send conflicting signals, he certainly does not intend to ski in another Games.

28.   Diplomats say that the French still seem to be debating this among themselves, with conflicting signals coming from Paris.

29.   Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has sent out conflicting signals over whether that would be acceptable to him.

30.   Dole has sent a series of conflicting signals on abortion.