1.   An isolationist strain is running strong through Congress and much of the public.

2.   Analysts say software companies that stay focused on their current markets should see stock performance remain strong through the next few quarters.

3.   Beef consumption is expected to stay strong through the warm-weather barbecuing season, analysts said.

4.   But catch reports began to increase Friday and have continued to be strong through this week, thanks largely to dying winds that gave way to mild breezes.

5.   Consumer spending has been strong through most of the downturn, credited by many with keeping the economy from a more painful fall.

6.   Demand for steel should remain strong through next year, especially for the pipe and tubing products Ipsco makes for the energy industry, analysts said.

7.   During this strangest of all flu seasons, sales stayed strong through mid-December.

8.   Helling was strong through three innings, allowing no hits or walks and striking out three.

9.   I think it can continue to be relatively strong through a mild recession.

10.   Instead, it has connected them and just might be the string that keeps the Astros steady and strong through the playoffs.