11.   Hall avoided a strong stance on the issue today, but made it clear that more stores will be closed.

12.   He told the New Hampshire House members that some people might think his strong anti-abortion stance is politically ineffective.

13.   In spite of their decision to exempt the young woman from punishment, university officials insisted that they maintain their strong stance against weapons.

14.   It seems as if he sees any strong stance as a threat to distract and entangle him.

15.   Kraft acknowledged that he feels much the same way despite his strong public stance that certain players with a criminal background be banned from the NFL.

16.   Like Gates, Ballmer has taken a strong stance against the possibility of splitting up Microsoft.

17.   No doubt Kerry would be in a better position with his progressive constituency if he were to reaffirm his strong stance on affirmative action.

18.   On this note, the Diamondbacks deserve credit for taking a strong proactive stance.

19.   Some Greeks say they expected nothing less than a strong stance from a church that helped form the national identity and is still an intrinsic part of it.

20.   State Democratic lawmakers hailed Davis for taking a strong stance.