21.   The Bundesbank today dampened lingering hopes of lower German rates, by highlighting the risk of higher inflation in its monthly report.

22.   The confidence report dampened hopes that U.S. interest rates will be cut again soon.

23.   The fighting has dampened hopes for a peaceful settlement to the crisis, diplomats said.

24.   The reports may fuel concern inflation is picking up, dampening hopes for a cut in interest rates soon.

25.   To maintain support for their presence, coalition forces cannot dampen those hopes.

26.   U.K. gilts fell as U.S. bonds weakened and a larger-than-expected increase in British money supply dampened hopes that interest rates will be cut again soon.

27.   When Mabante auditioned for the spot in October, stiff competition dampened his hopes of being chosen.

28.   Yesterday, Bundesbank president Hans Tietmeyer dampened hopes of further cuts in the immediate future.

29.   A new all-out Serbian attack against Kosovo villages controlled by secessionist rebels Saturday dampened hopes for early talks on the future of the embattled Serbian province.

30.   A new all-out Serbian attack Saturday against Kosovo villages controlled by secessionist rebels dampened hopes for early negotiations on the future of the embattled Serbian province.