11.   Drug traffickers can thus further consolidate their hold on particular retail market segments.

12.   Hours earlier, the interim government, headed by Pedro Carmona, had appeared to be consolidating its hold.

13.   It also could use some of the cash to consolidate its hold on the subsidiary, said analysts.

14.   It is a story that is still unfolding, with the Taliban struggling to consolidate their hold on Kabul, the capital.

15.   Now Netscape is in the process of consolidating its hold by establishing a de facto standard for electronic security transactions.

16.   One variety of nightmare sees Saddam emerging intact and defiant no matter how intense the attack, perhaps even consolidating his hold on power.

17.   The biggest challenge, however, lies ahead with Tshisekedi, who is now expected to move quickly to consolidate his hold on Kinshasa.

18.   The Northern Alliance secured the city over the weekend, consolidating their hold on Afghanistan.

19.   To insure they forget it while he consolidates his hold on the Republican Party, he has retreated in favor of the unthreatening Reed.

20.   With the talks at a crucial juncture, some delegates wondered if the alliance was bargaining in good faith or stalling for time to consolidate its hold on power.