21.   In surveying the present state of gay literature, White strikes a note of optimism.

22.   In introducing his cabinet, Sharon struck a note of unity.

23.   It was only well into his remarks that Clinton struck a note of pride.

24.   Many parents and some officials struck a note of defiance, taking pains to say that such attacks would not force them to alter their lives.

25.   OK, OK, strike a note for parochialism.

26.   One person tried to strike a note of progress.

27.   One may be excused if the name Jean-Marc Bosman fails to strike a note of familiarity.

28.   Sandwiches are passed around, the string quartet warms up, and as the first note is struck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lives again.

29.   Senior advisers said he will try to strike a note of humility, even as he boasts about the benefits of the American system.

30.   Some analysts struck a note of scepticism.