21.   In the past, the FDA had rejected pleas from antismoking groups to assert regulatory control over tobacco.

22.   In those two countries, it has allowed civilians to assert greater control over the military, and peace agreements have helped make shallow democracies deeper and more inclusive.

23.   Jackson, who presided over another Microsoft court case last winter, used a hearing Friday to quickly assert his control over the complicated and important case.

24.   Kostunica and his allies are also trying to assert control over the Serbian government and parliament, which did not go through new elections.

25.   North Koreans also fear that South Korea will somehow use the project to assert control over the North, American officials say.

26.   Now, by asserting control over the roads and entry points, Americans can build stronger ties with the Afghan people.

27.   Sharon said his visit, with hundreds of Israeli police, was intended to assert Israeli control over the site and Palestinians said the move demanded a response.

28.   She was left feeling that there was no choice but to assert control.

29.   Since the election, he has also asserted control over the national police force, which under Rafsanjani reported to the Interior Ministry.

30.   Slowly, yet decisively, Torre is asserting his control.