1.   He indicated they had been killed by shelling, seeming to contradict reports that many in Zepa had starved to death.

2.   -- Contradicting published reports, federal authorities on Thursday denied that Phoenix was one of three intended targets of the terrorist bomber who struck Oklahoma City last week.

3.   But sources contradicted reports that a deal had already been reached.

4.   But the drug agency has so far found nothing to contradict U.N. reports.

5.   Contradicting earlier reports, Ranford said Reich will not contact the Bruins with a new contract offer.

6.   Kruger contradicted a report that he had turned down the Hawks at one point in the negotiations.

7.   Private exporters contradicted those reports, though, saying shipments were normal.

8.   Supporters of Head Start say the study is seriously flawed and contradicts earlier reports showing the program benefits disadvantaged youngsters.

9.   That weakness seems, on the face of it, to contradict recent reports from purchasing managers suggesting a broad recovery in manufacturing.

10.   The finding contradicts earlier reports that housework qualified as daily exercise.