1.   But it was his three fights with Graziano that solidified his standing in boxing history.

2.   But with the season nearly one-third gone, Antoski was no closer to solidifying his standing on the team.

3.   For his part, McGreevey has been working since January to solidify his standing among Democratic voters.

4.   He was to get his shot at solidifying his standing in a game Friday night against the Kansas City Royals at Legends Field.

5.   He was criticized and written off, and he responded with a brilliant display of leadership and offensive potency that should have solidified his standing as an all-time untouchable.

6.   Knowing that research appears to be solidifying his standing as a blood relative may help us get through the tension of the next family reunion.

7.   The Ravens know they need a championship to solidify their standing in history among the Steel Curtain and the Bears.

8.   The complaints subsided as Bush solidified his standing in recent polls and formed advisory committees loaded with Washington operatives.