11.   But Cuban-Americans are no longer united in their uncompromising stance toward Cuba.

12.   But Duquette toughened his stance toward Everett this year.

13.   But Japan has adopted a tough stance toward North Korea.

14.   Canada has taken an increasingly aggressive stance toward Fraser River salmon.

15.   Despite most teacher training, which advises a hands-off stance toward children, Ms. Vick touches students on the shoulder when she talks to them.

16.   Gingrich spoke up for the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and favored taking a tough stance toward both Iraq and Iran.

17.   French companies are also starting to adopt a more friendly stance toward their shareholders, reducing cross-shareholdings and boosting dividends.

18.   Garzon will finish far behind the front-runner, Alvaro Uribe, a rightist whose tough stance toward the rebels and outsider status has captured the imagination of most Colombians.

19.   He had encouraged the provincial leaders to become more active in keeping with his new stance toward Quebec.

20.   He has been criticized, in his former role as bishop of Bridgeport, Conn., for taking an aggressively legalistic stance toward victims of abuse.