51.   After signaling a hands-off stance in dealing with the Middle East, Bush last week sent CIA Director George Tenet to the region as a high-profile troubleshooter.

52.   Albright takes no-nonsense stance in Kosovo talks.

53.   Also, they said, many participants took a wait-and-see stance in the absence of incentives to buy or sell.

54.   An ardent economic reformer, Klaus is known for his pragmatic stance in international politics.

55.   Armenta came out in a right-handed stance in the first round and then changed to a left-handed stance by the third round.

56.   At a largely ceremonial opening Sunday, each side outlined its bargaining stance in talks that are expected to continue for three years.

57.   Barak, in turn, has hardened his stance in recent days.

58.   Banks have also tightened their lending policies and taken a conservative stance in their evaluation of mortgage loan applications and arranging loans at the end of the year.

59.   Britain, which has won an opt-out on the single currency, has taken a minimalist stance in the negotiations.

60.   But it is unlikely the Bush administration will revise the federal stance in the Microsoft case before the appeals court rules, antitrust experts said.