21.   Attacking Republicans in a state with a strong Democratic tradition such as Missouri is one thing.

22.   Baptists have a strong tradition of autonomy for churches and pastors, so that individual churches are not bound by the edicts of the national denomination.

23.   Both are places that have a strong respect for music and a strong tradition for teaching piano.

24.   All but Baylor made the NCAA tournament this year, and Texas and Tech boast strong traditions in the sport.

25.   But several politicians said Thursday that it seemed unlikely that New York, with a strong tradition of partisan politics, would move in such a direction.

26.   Cal State Northridge joins a conference in transition, one that enjoys a strong tradition in several sports but wants more widespread recognition.

27.   Chechens say a completely Islamic state could not work for them because they have their own strong traditions and national identity.

28.   Cuba has a strong artistic tradition, fostered by a system that provides free higher education to those who exhibit talent.

29.   Even in countries without strong traditions of intellectual involvement in politics, however, the solitary voice of a prominent writer can still cause waves.

30.   Food is being assembled without any strong traditions behind it.