91.   He said he would adopt a tough stance in trying to quell the violence.

92.   He was criticized earlier this week by unnamed Commonwealth officials for antagonizing Nigeria with his tough stance.

93.   His tough stance against Chechen rebels helped boost his popularity, but Russian forces are bogged down with little hope of quick victory.

94.   His tough stance has fueled increased tensions with Syria.

95.   Howard made his staunch support for the fight against terrorism and his tough stance against asylum seekers the central planks in his campaign.

96.   However, European governments continued to take a tough stance.

97.   However, in its tough stance against power-sharing, the Congress party was clearly prepared for the possibility of early elections.

98.   If a suitable compromise can be found to accommodate China, pressure would mount on India to change its own tough negotiating stance.

99.   In addition, key members of the opposition alliance have equally tough stances toward the two groups.

100.   In Malaysia, the authorities have promised to take a tough stance on pranksters.