1.   As the debate intensified, conservative groups were working to keep Republicans from breaking ranks.

2.   Afghans have no great love for central authority, but breaking ranks to join neighboring countries does not seem to be considered an alternative.

3.   Friday, the president of the largest trade association for gunmakers issued a statement fiercely denouncing one of his most influential members for breaking ranks.

4.   In Congress, Swett was noted for breaking ranks with Democrats by voting against a crucial Clinton administration budget and the North American Free Trade Act.

5.   Rejection is an inescapable part of breaking ranks with tradition.

6.   Still, Foster also faults Native American people for breaking ranks too easily.

7.   The rules passed Tuesday would aid the Nationalists because they require that voting on the motion be public, deterring party members from breaking ranks.

8.   They seem comfortable breaking party ranks and will probably be allies of the Democrats on issues like education and the environment.

9.   Breaking ranks again with the index were China-related stocks, especially H class shares of Chinese state-owned companies listed on the Hong Kong exchange.

10.   Breaking ranks with the IRA now could well destroy what remains of his influence.