61.   Whether he will be able to withstand pressures from his alliance partners is the million-dollar question.

62.   With the decision on the line, Boetsch withstood the pressure and beat Gaudenzi for the first time in three career meetings.

63.   Withstanding pressure for most of the game, it was a glaring defensive error that allowed Zaragoza to clinch victory.

64.   But although he is regarded as politically independent, analysts question his ability to withstand the pressure.

65.   But it is widely believed the union may now find it increasingly difficult to withstand pressure to get back to negotiations.

66.   Lebanon has pledged to withstand the pressure and sought international condemnation of Israel and an end to the blockade.

67.   President Saddam Hussein urged Iraqis Wednesday to be patient and withstand foreign pressure amid a crippling UN embargo which has forced the government to cut rations of basic foodstuffs.