111.   At a military ceremony on Friday, top military and police leaders closed ranks behind Hermoza, expressing anger at attempts to discredit his participation in the rescue.

112.   As President Clinton said, it is time to close ranks and fully cooperate in the fight against narcotics.

113.   At the same time, wide-ranging corruption probes have caused uneasy local politicians to close ranks, with senior leaders moving to protect some supporters and proteges.

114.   Both parties must close ranks and work together.

115.   But if the division does prompt a vote of confidence, Bertinotti has said he would close ranks and keep Prodi in office.

116.   But signs increased Monday that the governing coalition would close ranks and lingering pacifist sentiment in the Greens would be limited to a few holdouts.

117.   But Ms. Cao said villagers often close ranks against outsiders and police, claiming ignorance.

118.   But the Americans closed their ranks and McInnis drove in the winner after Rosati had made a great save with his stick on an effort by Bret Hedican.

119.   But the family saw the need to keep the regime stable and closed ranks behind Abdullah.

120.   But once they agree to their common objectives, they have to close ranks to earn the respect of the rest of the world.