1.   I thought we might need the extra time to help consolidate our position.

2.   Successful advertising helped them to consolidate their position as the largest computer company in Europe.

3.   The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.

4.   Although no clear winner emerged from the debate, most commentators believed that Clinton had performed well enough to consolidate his position as the leading contender.

5.   Further prospects are being pursued by Tony Elliott in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, with a view t consolidating our position in South East Asia.

6.   It was also a fight to consolidate his position within the insurgent camp.

7.   We have been able to consolidate our position as the major private label breakfast cereal supplier to the French market and enjoy further growth in other European markets.

8.   The prince himself was taken back to Northampton, where he remained while Gloucester consolidated his position.