31.   Even environmentalists concede that preserving the laws will be a tough fight.

32.   Even one vocal opponent of the legislation, Sen. Don Nickles, R-Okla., acknowledged a tough fight ahead.

33.   Even his longer-term plans to spur domestic development face a tough fight from environmentalists and Congress.

34.   Fish and Wildlife officials said the shiner, in particular, faces a tough fight.

35.   For as often as De La Hoya has been criticized in some corners for ducking tough fights, who has Trinidad fought?

36.   Gov. Mario Cuomo, looking for help in his own tough fight for re-election, could not agree more heartily Wednesday as he welcomed Ms. Burstein onto his ticket.

37.   Governor George W. Bush knew he was in for a tough fight in New Hampshire.

38.   He could face a tough fight this year.

39.   He had some tough fights.

40.   He has had three tough fights since he lost the championship.