1.   Barrett strenuously denied rumors that he would resign.

2.   He is denying rumors that he plans to drop out of the race.

3.   All three denied the rumor.

4.   Although the Cuban government denied the rumors a day later, they added to recent speculation that the president had been camouflaging an illness.

5.   And he denied rumors that his health may force a retirement from coaching.

6.   And people connected with the studio, who did not want to be identified, deny rumors of a sale.

7.   And the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday denied a rumor that it was holding an emergency meeting to deal with financially troubled firms.

8.   And the Kremlin vehemently denied rumors Thursday that President Boris Yeltsin had resigned or made provisions for his resignation in the near future.

9.   Apple has consistently denied rumors that the company is for sale.

10.   As for growing suspicions that Van Raaphorst is suffering from nerves or stress, the sophomore quarterback steadfastly denied those rumors.