1.   As the confrontation intensifies, some American trade advocates are voicing concern that the harsh rhetoric could make matters worse for both countries in the long run.

2.   Such rhetoric makes industry leaders nervous.

3.   Such rhetoric makes for a lively debate.

4.   The pre-game rhetoric made much mention of the fact that no matter who ends up with the homecourt, any potential champion must win playoff games on the road.

5.   His tough rhetoric made him popular with Romanians looking for a strong leader at a time of decay of state authority, rampant corruption and poverty.

6.   Some complain that his tough rhetoric on crime makes their jobs more difficult.

7.   Such combative rhetoric has made the Bolivarian Circles a target for opponents.

8.   Such rhetoric makes taxi drivers balk at entering the neighborhood and Muslims fear attack by Hindu mobs.

9.   The theories gain credence thanks to Palme himself, whose firebrand rhetoric made him both a hero and villain during the ideological battles of the Cold War.

10.   The theories gain credence thanks to Palme himself, whose firebrand Cold War-era rhetoric made him both a hero and villain around the world.