21.   Forces seek to strengthen hold on capital.

22.   In ice dance, Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz of Canada were first in the original dance, which strengthened their hold on first place.

23.   In the last elections for the lower house, the agitators on both sides strengthened their hold.

24.   Israel has ringed east Jerusalem with Jewish neighborhoods in an effort to strengthen its hold.

25.   Jiang hopes to use the party congress to deepen his influence within the party and strengthen his hold on the top job.

26.   Meanwhile, both sides are trying to strengthen their hold over the eastern sector, which contains important sites holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims.

27.   Meanwhile, both Palestinians and Israelis are attempting to strengthen their hold in Hebron.

28.   Meanwhile, both Palestinians and Israelis were attempting to strengthen their hold in Hebron.

29.   Observers said Tuesday that if she succeeds in ratifying the package, she will strengthen her hold on government.

30.   Opponents say he has stifled dissent to strengthen his hold on power.