61.   For its part, Pacific Century dismissed suggestions that the process had been rigged.

62.   Ford officials dismissed the suggestion, however.

63.   Gilkey dismisses suggestions that he may have grown complacent because of his big contract, as well as criticism that he is resistant to suggestions about his stroke.

64.   Frank Corvino, president and chief executive officer of Greenwich Hospital, dismissed any suggestion that the move was a marketing ploy.

65.   Goodnight dismisses the suggestion that SAS avoids paying top wages under the guise of tax benefits to employees.

66.   Gore dismissed suggestions at the news conference that his lagging in the polls behind Governor George W. Bush of Texas posed a serious problem for him.

67.   Gingrich also dismissed the suggestion that the GOP had hurt itself with minorities recently by pushing curbs on immigration and affirmative action.

68.   Gore dismissed the suggestion that his campaign was facing money problems, and campaign aides denied that his proposal was designed to conserve money.

69.   Gore, clinging to hopes that the high court may rule in his favor, dismissed suggestions that he should concede the race.

70.   Gramm also dismissed the suggestion that the current spat might reinforce the dim view that many voters hold of Congress.