51.   Retaliation has been under way ever since, and diplomatic efforts toward resolving the dispute have been at a virtual standstill.

52.   Reynolds had argued that a change of government would impede efforts toward peace in Northern Ireland.

53.   Reynolds had argued that a change of government would impede efforts toward peace in Northern Ireland, in which he has had a significant role.

54.   Republicans and Democrats are seeking to force the administration to shift its efforts toward lifting the arms embargo on the Bosnian government so that it can better defend itself.

55.   She originally wanted to be a dancer but had redirected her efforts toward acting after suffering a back injury.

56.   Sony has made efforts toward making a bid.

57.   Surviving so far on private financing, the women are now turning their efforts toward seeking investors and advertisers.

58.   Talent, who is expected to face Democratic incumbent Jean Carnahan in November, described his efforts toward women as crucial.

59.   Such contacts may offer the best hope of diminishing ignorance and distrust on both sides of the border, thereby pushing diplomatic efforts toward peace and eventual reunification.

60.   That mission failed disastrously, and as German film exports under the Nazis fell, Goebbels turned his efforts toward conquering the audience at home.