31.   For others, it was a stance against a diet-addicted nation.

32.   For Zaleski, a stance against busing would appeal to more conservative Yonkers voters, whose backinghe needs to win a second term.

33.   Georgetown University law Professor Chai Feldlum said she would be surprised if the military softens its stance against gay men and lesbians in the military.

34.   Governments around the world since then have adopted a strong stance against terrorist acts.

35.   Griffey insists that even if Steinbrenner apologizes, his stance against the Yankees will not change.

36.   He also will be able to take a firmer stance against striking government workers, who have demanded wage increases in recent weeks.

37.   He has cast the nomination as a challenge to his authority as a committee chairman, although his polarized stance against Weld seemed to have multiple roots.

38.   He did not weaken his stance against campaign fund-raising reforms embodied in the so-called McCain-Feingold bill, which is supported by Clinton and most Democrats.

39.   Hege takes a particularly tough public stance against drug pushers.

40.   His election led to conjecture that the U.S. may soften its stance against Iran, which includes an oil embargo.