1.   Although opposition to state action to alleviate poverty remained strong to the end of the century, countervailing pressures were growing.

2.   Analysts generally agree that the fundamental economic factors that produce corporate profits remain strong.

3.   Signs of weakening showed in some manufacturing industries, though electronics remains strong.

4.   Social class inequalities, however, remain as strong as ever despite the enormous growth in education provision and expenditure.

5.   The dollar remains strong, and a survey of economists showed consensus expectations of solid growth in the coming year.

6.   The stock price has remained strong, in spite of the problems the company is having.

7.   This need remains as strong after disciplinary proceedings as before, perhaps even stronger.

8.   During the turmoil in the foreign-exchange markets the guilder remained strong.