21.   Citing polls of his own that show him a strong contender, Trump said he expects to reach a decision by February.

22.   Condit said all three cities were strong contenders.

23.   Correct those three things and the dip could be a very strong contender, we think.

24.   Dafoe earned a Golden Globe nomination for the film and is considered a strong contender for the Academy Award for best supporting actor.

25.   Despite the Red Wings being favored in the finals, the Devils are strong contenders.

26.   Dallas has beaten the sense out of a lot of teams and is certain to be a strong contender to reach the Super Bowl.

27.   Do you see yourselves as strong Super Bowl contenders despite the coaching change?

28.   Democratic officials, however, say Kennedy is a strong contender whether one or two people head the campaign committee.

29.   Does he expect the red Dodge to be a strong contender?

30.   Fleet Financial Group Inc. has emerged as a strong contender to buy the US retail operations of National Westminster Bank PLC, sources said Monday.