1.   At the same time, many Ulster Unionists have toughened their stance on the issue, warning their leader, David Trimble, not to give any ground.

2.   But as the NFL toughens its stance on steroids, any player who tries to cheat in the future might not be so lucky.

3.   But Duquette toughened his stance toward Everett this year.

4.   CHINA TOUGHENS TRADE STANCE China appears to have toughened its stance in talks aimed at gaining entry to the World Trade Organization.

5.   Speculation mounted this morning that an incoming center-right coalition might toughen its stance on monetary union following comments by Fianna Fail party leader Ahern last night.

6.   The alliance has also toughened its stance about what sort of peace settlement it will seek in the region.

7.   The Immigration and Naturalization Service is toughening its stance on both legal and illegal immigration.

8.   The State department sought to toughen its stance on Kosovo Wednesday.

9.   Racing officials say the government appears to be toughening its stance, and that the present situation was more serious than any faced before.

10.   At the same time, Maskhadov has been under increasing pressure from the opposition to control criminal groups and toughen his stance toward Russia.