31.   There are also widespread rumors of a cover-up to protect rich and powerful pedophiles.

32.   Their objective was to head off any military intervention, the subject of widespread rumors.

33.   Thousands of troops have been placed on duty ahead of national day celebrations following widespread rumors of possible riots.

34.   They thought they found the answer in widespread rumors of a clandestine deal between Milosevic and Croatian President Franjo Tudjman to carve up Bosnia between them.

35.   Troops were put on highest alert amid widespread rumors of a looming coup.

36.   Tsang confirmed widespread rumors that Hong Kong and Walt Disney Co. have been in negotiations about building a theme park on outlying Lantau Island.

37.   Widespread rumors about disappearances have contributed to a climate of fear among some protesters.

38.   In the face of widespread rumors, the leaders of the coalition federal government and Finance Minster Theo Waigel said earlier this month that VAT would not increase.

39.   The request, which has not yet been submitted, has generated widespread rumors of an impending cabinet reshuffle or dissolution of parliament.