1.   Her strong scholarly grasp of foreign policy has now been seasoned by four years of experience at the United Nations.

2.   Only a few are in this show, but they reveal a strong grasp of the etching technique as a medium of light and shadow.

3.   The company, based in Paramus, N.J., also wanted an executive with a strong grasp of electronic commerce to help improve its inconsistent Web site operation.

4.   Throughout his career, Mr. Bates was known for his strong grasp of international affairs.

5.   The troubles in Indonesia show that without a strong political grasp, a race can easily be victimised.