31.   His indictment is meant to send a stern message to former government employees who had access to top-secret projects.

32.   A stern message warns that pre-wedding tests are compulsory.

33.   Analysts said the revocation was a stern message to companies not to make a mockery of the listing procedures.

34.   Eager to assuage Arab concerns, Powell delivered several stern messages to Israel to begin pulling back from the West Bank.

35.   North said his primary victory sends a stern message to the administration of President Bill Clinton and the Democrats.