21.   But Sheriff Loren Brand sees scant evidence that she took her own life.

22.   But that committee, headed by Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., also uncovered scant evidence that the plan had been carried out.

23.   But The Chronicle investigation found scant evidence of any attempt to retest inmates whose laboratory results were suddenly thrown into question.

24.   But the report says there is scant evidence that this is being achieved in the field.

25.   But there is scant evidence that will happen.

26.   But there is scant evidence that higher salaries alone make a difference in student performance.

27.   But there is scant evidence that President John F. Kennedy sought her counsel during major crises or that she influenced his thinking.

28.   But there is scant evidence of a Jubilee ever taking place in Israel.

29.   But there is scant evidence that gingko biloba helps healthy adults.

30.   But there is scant evidence, at this early stage, that such talk resonates much with the public.