1.   Also, French-English differences sometimes come into play -- the separatist movement in the province of Quebec remains alive -- and can compound matters.

2.   At this early stage of a tragedy when shock and anger often compound matters, both families appear focused on their precious gifts.

3.   Badly compounding matters, the country has also suffered extraordinary bad luck since its lifeline to Moscow disappeared along with the Soviet bloc.

4.   Compounding matters for the Kings was their ineptitude on offense.

5.   Compounding matters was a lackluster defensive effort.

6.   Compounding matters was their concern for Devard, who left Florida State after the school would not clear him medically and enrolled at Washington State.

7.   For a decade, management lawyers have been counseling employers to investigate sexual harassment assertions privately, to avoid compounding such matters with accusations of managerial insensitivity.

8.   Fifth, the Blue Jays have compounded the matter by ignoring established guidelines and allowing Clemens and his agent to speak with other clubs before a trade was completed.

9.   Further, Tech stands accused of compounding the matter by failing to act when confronted with evidence of possible infractions.

10.   In part, the matter is compounded by the international nature of the syndicates and their criminal activity.