41.   The New England Patriots bolstered their defense Friday, signing linebacker Mike Vrabel and safety Matt Stevens.

42.   The Pentagon is gearing up simultaneously to bolster the defense of U.S. territory and to expand the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf region.

43.   The Taliban bolstered their defenses in anticipation of an all-out assault on the capital.

44.   The Taliban bolstered their defenses, expecting an all-out assault on the capital.

45.   The United States is gearing up simultaneously to bolster the defense of American territory and to expand the U.S. military presence in the Gulf region.

46.   The worms prompted several companies and network operators to bolster their defenses.

47.   Those who remain say it is too dangerous to mount operations across the border because Serb forces have bolstered their defenses.

48.   Those who remain say it is too dangerous to mount operations across the border now because Serb forces have bolstered their defenses.

49.   Without Caligiuri, Marcelo Balboa has been recalled to bolster the defense.