1.   And although he refused to criticise Mr Delors, he dropped enough hints to imply the Prime Minister had some stern even harsh words to address to him.

2.   Although it can be assumed that he had some stern words for his team at intermission, he said it was only a matter of time.

3.   And he had some stern words for the back who lets his mouth run like a raging river.

4.   Cleland was not alone his stern words for Barr.

5.   In contrast to the cool of the students, the mayor had stern words about the evils of graffiti.

6.   Israelis blanched at the stern words from its closest ally and buzzed with morning quarterbacking of the apparently failed military operation that ended after the American scolding.

7.   It may be that, up to a point, stern words from the moderate right about racial issues and immigration can steal the thunder of the far right.

8.   Negative recruiting can lead to more than stern words.

9.   No doubt the pope would have had stern words for the lifestyles of the youthful spectators who cheered him so fervently.

10.   The Browns hated to discipline Courtney, even when she balked at going to school, since any stern word would trigger a flood of tears.