1.   Marshall also had a fast-break dunk and a crucial jumper later in the quarter to solidify the lead.

2.   Other major firms solidified their leads in niche markets.

3.   She ran down Wandering Star in the homestretch and solidified her lead at the wire.

4.   Vice President Al Gore solidified his lead in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination with a victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday.

5.   As Riis solidified his lead in the second week of the tour, other riders fell back.

6.   It has a chance to solidify its lead on Wednesday in a match against Turkey.

7.   Things seemed better after Brack solidified his lead with a victory the following week in Chicago, but the Mid-Ohio fracas renewed the turbulence.