11.   The White House spokesman, Michael McCurry, said in an interview that the administration would balance its tough rhetoric with a desire to avoid a trade war.

12.   These executives contend that GM officials blundered into their current predicament and are now struggling to extricate themselves from the trap of their own tough rhetoric.

13.   Tough rhetoric and soft legislation.

14.   Western diplomats put some of the blame for the firing up of anti-Western views on official statements that have been remarkable for their tough Cold War rhetoric.

15.   But despite his tough rhetoric, it was Zyuganov who came up with the plan that could resolve the bitter dispute over the budget.

16.   But despite their tough rhetoric, authorities made no move to actually detain Raduyev.

17.   But despite the tough rhetoric, Matkovic indicated the Serbs will send their delegation to France.

18.   But despite the tough rhetoric, there are subtle signs of change.

19.   Despite the tough rhetoric shared by all, differences emerged about the future of the fighting.

20.   His tough rhetoric accelerated selling in a market where investors are already jittery over settlement issues amid growing threats of war with India.