11.   The conclusion reached by the explosives experts strengthens the belief that the incident was a terrorist act, officials said.

12.   The results strengthened the belief that the present universe is flat and will expand forever.

13.   The seatbelt malfunction strengthened his belief.

14.   This belief was strengthened by two events.

15.   This kind of research strengthens the belief among scientists that drug addiction is not just a failure of will.

16.   And he felt his win over Sampras had strengthened his belief in himself.

17.   The statement strengthened widespread belief here that Roh might be seeking to trade his silence on the potentially explosive issue for a light sentence.

18.   Their lackluste win over lowly Turkey on Tuesday has only strengthened their belief in themselves.

19.   This would strengthen a belief that British interest rates might have peaked.

20.   Safin felt his win over Sampras had strengthened his belief in himself and he said his disputes with officials were part of the game.