21.   It also intensified pressure on politicians to resolve the broader LILCO issues.

22.   It intensifies the pressure on Dole to deliver the goods in the Senate.

23.   Jobless rates are near record highs in most EU countries, and governments have intensified pressure for an agreement on opening up national markets.

24.   Like a northeaster at a time of high tides, the tough posture of Blue Cross is lining up with intensifying economic pressure on hospitals from other sources.

25.   Not only does the trio format provide more freedom as a musician, but it also intensifies the pressure on the musician.

26.   Since the Volkswagen deal with Vickers closed earlier this month, analysts said, BMW intensified the pressure.

27.   Sunshine will be limited near the Gulf Coast as a jet stream disturbance intensifies low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico.

28.   That pressure was intensified by a slew of additional state mandates and a continuing influx of immigrants, who put extra demands on government services.

29.   The collapses badly damaged public confidence and intensified pressure on Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto to devise a rescue plan.

30.   The move removes the argument that UN sanctions unfairly hurt the average Iraqi and intensifies pressure for Saddam to comply with return of UN arms inspectors.