21.   Economists said the moves sent a strong signal to investors that the central banks would be aggressive in making sure financial markets did not seize up following the attacks.

22.   Former Assistant Chief Jesse Brewer said he sees the command staff changes as a strong signal that Williams is at last asserting himself as head of the LAPD.

23.   Had the NHL reprimanded Messier in a public way or suspended him for even one game, it would have sent a strong signal of support for its officials.

24.   He said investors expect the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims report Thursday will give a strong signal on the direction the economy is likely to take.

25.   In choosing the latter, UPS allowed the Teamsters to send a strong signal to corporate boardrooms.

26.   In fact, several people involved in negotiations said his aides had sent strong signals that he might veto the bill because of concern about cost.

27.   In Washington, administration officials sent strong signals Sunday that the mission, at least from a military standpoint, could be dramatically scaled back.

28.   In the last few months, he has sent strong signals that a major housecleaning is just around the corner.

29.   In the past it has sent out strong signals that it intended to defend its actions in court.

30.   It was a strong signal to Wall Street.