51.   Battles in some communities over the proper role of public schools have been fierce.

52.   Beebe has temporary custody of Kyla and Roberson has visitation rights while the two battle in court for permanent custody.

53.   Belief is half the battle in boxing, but the calendar is often the other half and few fighters have ever beaten that for long.

54.   Benavidez recalled the battle in dreamlike fragments.

55.   Because the rich and powerful usually win such battles in Mexico, most doubt they can defeat the project, which has the support of President Vicente Fox.

56.   Big-budget battle in Washington?

57.   Boeing faces what some describe as an uphill battle in winning back the trust and loyalty of the striking workers.

58.   Bonds may also be buffeted by reports on the budget battle in Washington today.

59.   Both measures have divided Republicans and face uphill battles in the House.

60.   Both sides have reported major battles in the last week, though the fighting has been less fierce in the last three days.