81.   But the strong showing has only heated up the merger debate.

82.   But the strong showing on the football field has Stewart wondering about how soon he wants to hang up his helmet.

83.   But the Volunteers can change their future with a strong showing in the SEC Tournament, which begins today in the Gaylord Entertainment Center here.

84.   But with Clinton making a strong showing in Texas, Dole campaigned last week in Houston and Dallas, the first stops in Texas since June.

85.   By barnstorming across Washington, Bradley neglected California, New York, Missouri and New England, where he needs strong showings to justify continuing his campaign.

86.   Connery makes his usual strong showing as Arthur.

87.   Darcy is optimistic about the chances of a strong showing for the Irish team, which enters ranked fifth in the world.

88.   Department stores, which have consistently lagged behind the discounters in recent years, nevertheless had a strong showing.

89.   Despite his strong showing, Levine has a gloomy outlook for the market.

90.   Despite a strong showing in spring training, the Dodgers continued to underachieve under new management, and a shake-up was expected.