1.   He also steams chanterelles, because they remain firm and look better than they do after sauteing, which leaves them limp.

2.   The Unionists balked, the IRA instructed Adams to remain firm, and entreaties from Clinton and Blair were unavailing.

3.   Despite expectations that the dollar will remain firm, selling by U.S. funds and Japanese exporters was limiting its gains, said Yuhiko Kaji of Sakura Bank.

4.   Leaders of the Communist faction have ordered their members to vote against Kiriyenko, and several legislators said Tuesday that their resistance remained firm.

5.   U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher arrives in Beijing Tuesday and the decision to hold the appeal signals Chinese intentions to remain firm on its treatment of dissidents.

6.   Hong Kong authorities have remained firm in their decision to deport the mainlanders who failed to gain right of abode.

7.   Hong Kong authorities have remained firm in their decision to deport thousands of Chinese mainlanders who failed to gain right of abode here.

8.   However he noted interest remained firm in other blue chip counters including HSBC.

9.   Hong Kong authorities have remained firm in their decision to deport thousands of Chinese mainlanders who failed to gain right of abode.

10.   I want to reiterate and make absolutely clear that our policy on Bosnia remains firm.