At the university, seminars were held on ways to overcome deep-seated mutual suspicions between the Hutu and the Tutsi.

Religious sisters working in hospitals and schools did much to overcome popular suspicions about Catholics.

Like Ms. Stevenson, Donald Campbell has had to overcome suspicions.

The friendly, urging influence of Doctor Palermo seemed to overcome his fears and suspicions.

Local governments, meanwhile, bound literally by that same amendment's equal protection clause, may do so only after overcoming judicial suspicions of reverse racial discrimination.

The report said the agency had been particularly successful in overcoming the long-held fears and suspicions of illegal aliens.

Besides such practical questions, Mr. Swimmer's proposal must overcome political suspicions.

Truman's life was a constant struggle to overcome provincial stereotypes and suspicions.

Community leaders agreed that it would take a concerted effort to promote practical incentives and overcome ingrown suspicions.

After overcoming initial suspicions, semiconductor companies now talk to one another about manufacturing problems, while still competing on chip design.