31.   In the past, Mobutu might have exploited this confusion to maintain his grip on power.

32.   Israel maintained its grip on the major Palestinian towns, showing no sign of heeding US calls to pull back.

33.   As the Israeli army maintained its grip on six out of eight Palestinian self-rule cities, a senior official said Israeli civil administrative rule for the territories might follow.

34.   But both Israel and the Palestinians have admitted Israel will maintain its grip on the occupied West Bank, remaining the main authority on the ground.

35.   But both sides have admitted Israel will maintain its grip on the occupied West Bank, remaining the main authority on the ground.

36.   But the opposition has accused the DLP of seeking to maintain its grip on local governments and assemblies.

37.   The opposition has accused the DLP of seeking to maintain its grip on local governments and assemblies.

38.   The opposition has accused the DLP of seeking to maintain its grip on local governments and assemblies by excluding candidates affiliated with political parties.

39.   Vote-rigging is also suspected to have occurred as a way to maintain the grip on power.

40.   Vote-rigging is also suspected as a way to maintain the grip on power.