91.   The battle has been joined in the eastern mountains.

92.   The armed forces joined the battle, hitting the rebels from the air with helicopters and warplanes.

93.   The battle is now joined on many fronts.

94.   The British government warned Muslims on Monday not to join the battle and said they could face legal action if they did and survived to return home.

95.   The CP chairwoman said she would not join the battle for the presidency but refused to comment on who was most appropriate for the post.

96.   The government is on the brink of joining battle.

97.   The leader of Hezbollah called on his guerrillas Saturday to be fully prepared, saying the day for joining the battle with the Palestinians against Israel is drawing closer.

98.   The military said it had intercepted Tamil rebel radio messages urging guerrilla fighters in distant towns to join the battle.

99.   The Stock Exchange of Thailand has joined battle with rumor mongers, enlisting the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission as allies.

100.   Then there is the more mundane world of politicians on the road, giving vent to petty interests, joining battle over silly issues.