1.   Sudan had suffered increased isolation internationally owing to its pro-Iraq stance over the Gulf crisis.

2.   But he also said that many supporters were drawn to him because he was consistent in his stance over the years.

3.   He added, however, that Compaq has softened its stance over the past few months and that few customers were being billed for technical support.

4.   Trek and its successors have served as a mirror in popular culture of American world stance over the decades.

5.   It is the first real attempt in forging a common stance over an issue that is increasingly dividing the nation.

6.   On Wednesday, he played nine holes by himself before the pro-am, noticed he was too closed in his stance over the ball and made an adjustment.

7.   The allies have been prevented from taking a more forceful stance over Kosovo by divisions over whether U.N. blessing is needed for military action.

8.   He called on Washington to ease its stance over Chinese membership of the WTO.

9.   Hoch had a difficult stance over his sand shot, even falling once while trying to set it up.

10.   During the election campaign, Labour hinted that it would adopt a similar tough stance over a practice known as quota-hopping.