21.   A day later, he appeared confident he had put a lid on the scandal-mongering that has plagued Russia.

22.   A new management team, led by chief executive Alok Mohan, had begun to put a lid on operating costs and bolster marketing.

23.   A stronger dollar lowers the price of imports, putting a lid on domestic price increases.

24.   After nine days, they finally managed to put a lid on Spindletop.

25.   Bulls Coach Phil Jackson decided to put a lid on the issue.

26.   But continued problems in the financial sector threaten to cut recovery short by putting a lid on fresh credit, economists warn.

27.   But he has not put a lid on his enthusiasms.

28.   But Israel will not compromise its security, Sharon said, and negotiations would have to wait for Arafat to put a lid on violence.

29.   Caps put a lid on the price you pay for heating oil while ostensibly allowing you to take advantage of any price drop.

30.   Companies are determined to keep profits high even as fierce competition puts a lid on price hikes.