41.   This buying was particularly strong at the end of the session because March-dated options expired Thursday.

42.   Vaas says fullback James Nelson also came on strong at the end of last season.

43.   Very strong at their base, they were not easily damaged by a bomb.

44.   Philadelphia broke a nine-game losing streak by starting fast and finishing strong at Atlanta.

45.   Agassi agreed, and gave credit to Becker for coming on strong at the finish.

46.   Although strong at the back, she hits the ball hard and is not afraid to come to the net and volley.

47.   British Prime Minister Tony Blair came on strong at his first European summit.

48.   Bush tells Americans the shaken economy remains strong at its core.

49.   However, he ruled out the possibility of postponing the Games if the haze was strong at that time.

50.   The Australians will be out to underline that they are strong at all levels of cricket.