41.   Analysts also remain optimistic that retailers were in a strong position for the rest of the year, including the all-important back-to-school and holiday seasons.

42.   And Democrats are in strong positions for November to remain in control.

43.   And I take strong positions.

44.   And now they have MCI, a long-distance provider with a very strong Internet position.

45.   Apple has a surprisingly strong position in Internet servers, computers that distribute Net data.

46.   Appropriations members get the most scrutiny because they are in a strong position to add amendments to spending bills.

47.   As in past years, Washington officials insist bases in the state are in a strong position and are unlikely to be closed.

48.   At this stage, the governor appears to be in a strong position.

49.   Baseball, of all professional sports, is not in a very strong position to make demands of the public.

50.   Both Britain and France have staked out strong positions on the issue.