1.   Despite its many inadequacies, it gives us some picture of Sussex life as the Normans strengthened their hold.

2.   The problem could not be ignored, for Britain was strengthening her hold on northern India, pushing into Afghanistan and despatching agents into the khanates from the south.

3.   And this year, despite the addition of first-round draft pick Napoleon Kaufman, Williams has strengthened his hold on the starting job.

4.   Dallas can make it a sweep over the Giants and strengthen its hold on the NFC East division.

5.   He can also strengthen his hold on power by putting his weight at different times behind tribal, state or party leaders.

6.   Saddam would like nothing more than to draw the United States into a conflict that could strengthen his hold over Iraq and destabilize the region.

7.   Since then, Saddam has succeeded in surviving, and in defying every turn of the economic and military screws, all the while strengthening his hold on power.

8.   Since signing the Dayton agreement, he has moved methodically to strengthen his hold on politics and the country.

9.   Some say it has strengthened their hold, while others believe the revolving door of politicians makes it tougher for former lawmakers who rely on cozy relationships.

10.   Telecom is moving to strengthen its hold over other businesses after losing its local telephone monopoly in Hong Kong two years ago.