1.   China denounced the plan when it was announced last October, and threatened dire consequences if Mr Patten refused to back down.

2.   Although Klink and Gore denounce privatization plans, the idea has gained currency in recent years.

3.   Bondholders have denounced that plan.

4.   Business executives, economists and even top officials at the European Commission in Brussels have loudly denounced both plans.

5.   But he joined with his lieutenants in denouncing Republican plans to put national service on the chopping block.

6.   But political opponents denounced the plan.

7.   But Rep. Timothy J. Penny, D-Minn., denounced both plans.

8.   But others denounced the plan, saying it falls far short of the global need.

9.   But security experts have denounced this plan, saying it would be hard to prevent the spare keys from falling into the hands of hackers or rogue government agents.

10.   But the small faction of pro-democracy leaders in the Legislative Council denounced the plan as a power grab by Tung and his backers in Beijing.