31.   Blue chip stocks soared yesterday amid growing hopes for a strong stance against recession by the central bank.

32.   But since becoming foreign minister three years ago he has shown himself to be a stalwart supporter of the alliance, urging a strong NATO stance in Bosnia.

33.   But since becoming foreign minister three years ago he has proven himself a stalwart supporter of the alliance, urging a strong NATO stance in Bosnia.

34.   But since becoming foreign minister three years ago, he has shown himself to be a stalwart supporter of the alliance, urging a strong NATO stance in Bosnia.

35.   Electoral tribunals are now taking an increasingly strong stance against the kind of fraudulent election tactics the PRI frequently used to remain in power for decades here.

36.   He recently pushed through an agreement to end the unpopular Chechen war, boosting his standing, and has been softening his strong nationalist stance to appeal to moderates.

37.   Others chose individuals who took a strong anti-military stance during the unpopular rule of Abacha, who summarily detained, tortured and occasionally killed his opponents.

38.   Robinson said the conference would have to take a strong stance against past discrimination, but the focus would be on the future.

39.   Syria wants the summit held in its capital, Damascus, where the government of President Hafez Assad could exert more pressure for a strong stance against Israel.

40.   The unrest embarrassed the government, which takes a strong pro-Africa stance in foreign policy.