1.   As President Clinton continued to talk tough against Iraq, his top aides launched another diplomatic effort Saturday to avert a military confrontation with the Middle Eastern country.

2.   After all, one of the reasons to fight smart and tough against violent crime is that each of us wants at least to feel safe where we live.

3.   But the late Yitzhak Rabin, who was prime minister then, reportedly declared that Israel had to stand tough against terrorists, whatever the cost.

4.   Can the Steelers prove as tough against the Cowboys?

5.   Congress would get credit for making tough decisions and hanging tough against the White House.

6.   Denver has a defense that is tough against the run and gets good pressure.

7.   Eaton was immense in the middle of the line, while McGinest put constant pressure on the quarterback and Ferric Collons was tough against the run.

8.   Eaton was immense in the middle of the line, while McGinest got constant pressure on the quarterback and Ferric Collons was tough against the run.

9.   His presence would underscore White House efforts to portray the administration as tough against crime at a time when Republicans in Congress are making similar efforts.

10.   How far can the Trojans go, with their experienced defense expected to be tough against any opponent?