51.   But those hopes were dashed today as opponents also forced through a motion binding Trimble to a fixed bargaining position on the highly charged issue of policing.

52.   But those hopes were quickly dashed, Sanders said Thursday, as legislators failed to reach agreement on an overall fiscal budget.

53.   By holding Clinton in contempt on Monday, Judge Susan Webber Wright dashed those hopes.

54.   Cerpa dashed hopes of a quick compromise earlier this week, repeating demands that hundreds of fellow rebels be released from jail.

55.   Chilean stocks fell after the central bank dashed investor hopes for a cut in interest rates in the next few months.

56.   Chilean stocks fell to a nine-week low after a leading forestry company dashed hopes of a rally in wood pulp prices soon.

57.   Colombian stocks fell on speculation that talks between Banco Comercial Antioqueno SA and Banco Santander could fail, dashing hopes for a lucrative merger.

58.   Even if a devaluation is avoided, slowing consumer spending could dash the hopes of companies that had looked to Brazil as one of their fastest-growing markets.

59.   Everyone cares and almost everyone is afraid to care too much, fearful of having their hopes dashed or their fears realized.

60.   For all practical purposes, their title hopes were dashed.