51.   But Republicans appear to be holding firm in opposing this.

52.   But the Democratic majority that held firm Thursday night, losing only Sen. Russell Feingold of Wisconsin, may also stick together Friday.

53.   But the Girl Scouts held firm.

54.   But the owners, for the first time, held firm.

55.   But the town held firm.

56.   But the players and the fans held firm.

57.   But the Republican majority held firm on other fronts.

58.   But they have held firm in the wild-card race by playing relentlessly, never conceding anything to the better teams.

59.   But the House obstructionists held firm, faced down the White House and walked away with a disturbingly large share of what they wanted.

60.   But would they be quite so willing to hold firm to their ridiculous position under the threat of losing Woods?