21.   But Sims said fighting still sounded intense on Wednesday, outside the well-guarded embassy compound.

22.   International pressure has been most intense on persuading Israel to leave Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

23.   Sims said fighting still sounded intense on Wednesday, outside the well-guarded embassy compound.

24.   Pressure was intense on Hollywood to recognize a black actor in the top category.

25.   Pressure has been particularly intense on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

26.   The rainfall Thursday evening was the most intense on record, according to weathermen in the town of Veliko Tarnovo, where transport was disrupted by the precipitation.