11.   For the young and struggling Conservative leader, the ruckus is partly about stamping his authority on a party dispirited by its disastrous defeat a year ago.

12.   For once, he was unable to stamp his authority on preparations for the European currency.

13.   In contrast, the Taliban have quickly stamped their authority on captured territory.

14.   In judo, Egypt stamped its authority by winning four gold medals while its bodybuilders got three golds.

15.   Lara immediately stamped his authority on proceedings.

16.   On the opening day of the judo championships, Egypt stamped its authority by winning four gold medals while its bodybuilders got three golds.

17.   So is his focused intent to stamp his authority on this series, as he did so outstandingly in Sri Lanka.

18.   South African tighthead prop Pat Barnard stamped his authority on things in the tight-loose, while all the backs attacked with gusto as well as penetration.

19.   The junta has struggled to stamp authority on this troubled West African country since the coup.

20.   In the short time since he was sworn in on Saturday, Karzai has moved swiftly to stamp his authority.