11.   Weary of our edgy evenings, I took a passive-aggressive stance for a while.

12.   Bush also faced questions about his abortion stance for the second consecutive day.

13.   His ball rolled from the edge of the bunker when he appeared to take his stance for the shot.

14.   The FTC says it is taking a harsher stance for two main reasons.

15.   The tougher NATO stance for the first time implies the use of war planes against rebel Serbs in Croatia who are also threatening the Bihac enclave.

16.   Traders said the yen has weakened in Tokyo on expectations that the Bank of Japan plans to continue its accommodative monetary stance for the next few months.

17.   With these three dance advertising campaigns, the shoe line hopes to create a strong marketing stance for Bally outlets worldwide.

18.   The Tajik Islamic opposition, emboldened by recent military victories, toughened its stance for accepting a ceasefire on Sunday ahead of UN-sponsored talks due to be held here.

19.   The South China Sunday Morning Post said residents, who had previously targetted concerts by Cantonese pop stars, have softened their stance for the Stones.

20.   Romine-McBride said Ford was not planning to reconsider its stance for the time being.