21.   The deal is intended to let the Belgian company gain a stronger presence in the emerging speech-dictation and medical markets.

22.   The move gives Ahold a stronger presence in the fiercely competitive and densely populated metropolitan New York area.

23.   The merger would give UBS a stronger presence in the U.S. securities industry, where CS Holding is stronger through CS First Boston.

24.   The Revolution will likely have a stronger Portuguese presence this season.

25.   The tribes have never had a stronger presence in Washington, donating a record amount in the last federal election.

26.   The two men agreed on an accelerated meeting schedule and a stronger American presence at the bargaining table.

27.   They want the Clinton Administration to work with the American oil companies to establish a stronger United States presence.

28.   They want the Clinton administration to work with the American oil companies to establish a stronger U.S. presence.

29.   To get an even stronger presence in Florida, it will add Miami.

30.   Gore had a much stronger presence than Bradley at the DNC meeting.