21.   An increase in rates could result from pressure to prop up the dollar or head off inflation.

22.   And the U.S. may make the spread wider by raising interest rates soon to cool down the economy and head off inflation, analysts said.

23.   And the hunters, understandably, were not that thrilled with the idea of paying people to blow their heads off.

24.   As do the white cloudlike blossoms on the Annabelle hydrangea blooming its head off in a tub in the back garden.

25.   At a convenience store, Xavier shotguns the head off the proprietor.

26.   Axelsson rapped his head off the glass behind the Montreal net and was treated for several minutes by trainer Don Del Negro before heading to the bench.

27.   Because of a recent spate of morphine overdose deaths, the state will circulate charts designed to help nurses calculate safe doses and head off potentially lethal mistakes.

28.   Basically, what we did was cut the head off the body.

29.   Bergsten said he is encouraged by steps being taken by some countries in Asia to stem the crisis and head off further problems.

30.   Benji barking his head off?