41.   A heavy presence of flak-jacketed, armed police used barriers and armored vehicles to ensure that the two sides were kept apart.

42.   A heavy military presence in city streets ensured no public reactions to the speech.

43.   A heavy military presence was staked out around the city, and armored vehicles were parked in front of the national television station.

44.   A heavy military presence was staked out at the open-air Palace of the People where the service was to be held.

45.   A heavy military presence was staked out at the open-air Palace of the People, where the service was to be held.

46.   A heavy presence of troops from the NATO-led peace force together with U.N. officers were reported at the scene.

47.   A maximum-security facility increases the misery with a heavy presence of guards and dogs and few opportunities for family visits.

48.   Although some people who had participated in earlier student protests were seen loitering near the Sule, they disappeared into the midday crowds after seeing the heavy military presence.

49.   Although some young people reporters recognized from earlier student protests were seen loitering near the Sule, they disappeared into the midday crowds after seeing the heavy military presence.

50.   Although the military has a heavy presence in both cities, Muslim rebels have staged several attacks there.