1.   Chawla said that Mother Teresa sounded stronger than she had in weeks, but that this appeared to be due more to willpower than returning health.

2.   He sounded a lot stronger.

3.   In contrast, in discussing Iraq, Powell delivered a stern message, one that was deliberately crafted to sound stronger than the testimony he had given previously.

4.   On a large red and green stage with a black tarp covering it, the pope sounded stronger than usual.

5.   The agreement, though all its details have yet to be disclosed, sounds stronger than initially described.

6.   Throughout the first half, Summerall sounded stronger than in recent times, especially compared with his languid performance two weeks ago during the National Football Conference championship game.

7.   To outsiders, paradoxically, the first lady has never looked better, sounded stronger or even seemed happier.

8.   John Paul looked more relaxed than during an appearance Sunday and his voice sounded stronger as he thanked people for their prayers and issued greetings in six languages.