41.   But the government was under strong political pressure to contain the damage by acting swiftly and decisively.

42.   But the Pataki administration apparently put strong pressure on Hellmuth, who has declined to discuss Marlin in recent days.

43.   But strong Atlantic high pressure maintained a large pressure difference on its eastern side.

44.   But there is also strong pressure on the administration, especially in light of a spate of large airline mergers, to promote competition.

45.   But the group has proved ineffectual because its powers are limited and some members, notably Russia, oppose strong pressure against Serbia.

46.   By early February, there was strong international pressure for sending Annan to Baghdad, but the administration initially urged him not to go.

47.   Casino companies were hit by strong selling pressure after two analysts issued cautionary reports.

48.   Cincinnati applied strong defensive pressure, and Pepe called time out.

49.   Clinton is under strong pressure from his labor constituency to act.

50.   Despite strong pressure by baseball lobbyists to the contrary, lawmakers seem to be interested in injecting their views in the baseball dispute.