11.   On the one hand, it solidifies his hold on the Republican nomination and makes it harder for challengers to attract funds or support.

12.   Tech puts a team record four-game ACC winning streak on the line against Clemson tonight, seeking to solidify its hold on second place.

13.   That quickly, Wasdin blew a chance at his sixth win and an opportunity to solidify his hold on a spot in the starting rotation.

14.   The Bruins had a chance Monday night to solidify their hold on seventh place in the Eastern Conference as the season winds down to a precious few games.

15.   When the deal is completed, Ambev will have solidified its hold on its home market and taken a leading position in four other South American countries.

16.   Detroit solidified its hold on seventh place in the Eastern Conference to two games over Orlando.

17.   Fernandez likely solidified his hold on the starting job, which he had been expected to share with Jamie McLennan.

18.   The Jazz solidified their hold on the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference, moving four games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers.

19.   The Hornets solidified their hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

20.   The Taliban captured Kabul two weeks ago and solidified its hold over two-thirds of Afghanistan, where it has imposed its strict interpretation of Islamic law.