21.   Amoco said the purchase would strengthen its position in the ethylene market.

22.   Analyst San Pietro believes the moves by Raytheon reflect a decision to continue strengthening its position in the tough market for defense and aerospace companies.

23.   And every time Tennessee wins that strengthens his position.

24.   Armstrong wants to acquire Domco to strengthen its position in the North American vinyl floor-coverings market.

25.   Armstrong also wants to acquire Domco to strengthen its position in the North American vinyl floor-coverings market.

26.   Armstrong wants to take over Domco to strengthen its position in the North American floor-coverings market.

27.   Bacob said it may be looking for smaller acquisitions to further strengthen its position on the Belgian market.

28.   Beaming home footage of the Chinese president looking like a statesman strengthens his position.

29.   A. Not necessarily, although his political position would be strengthened considerably.

30.   Alcatel, which bid alone for Thomson SA, has strengthened its position by linking up with Dassualt and Aerospatiale.