21.   The Swiss National Bank and the Swiss government have resisted suggestions that the Washington agreement should be reopened.

22.   They resisted my suggestion to upgrade to another Macintosh system.

23.   Those in other countries who make statements on behalf of Hamas total seven officials of the group, he said, and he resisted any suggestion of foreign control.

24.   Wildlife officials have resisted suggestions to drop food in the mountains, saying such an artificial supply would not solve the problem and would lead to dependency.

25.   Zimmer, in the interview, firmly resisted the suggestion that his ads went beyond acceptable bounds.

26.   Politi also wrote that the Vatican has resisted suggestions that John Paul use a wheelchair.

27.   Developing countries have resisted all suggestions that trade negotiations should be linked to human rights.

28.   Farmers are resisting suggestions to change to crops that require less water and can be planted in winter.

29.   Japan had been widely regarded as the favorite to host the tournament and until Friday had bitterly resisted any suggestion it should share the honors with Korea.

30.   Japan, widely regarded as favorite to host the prestigious tournament, had previously resisted the suggestion.