51.   But U.S. delegates stood firm in the face of the barrage.

52.   But U.S. negotiators have stood firm on insisting on quid pro quo.

53.   But the Senate stood firm for the package, creating an impasse with long speeches by Byrd citing the Bible, Roman history and congressional lore.

54.   But with an exploding goose population, Kent officials are standing firm against the animal rights activists.

55.   By continuing to stand firm, they will render an enormous service to the First Amendment and to the nation.

56.   But Wells Fargo is standing firm.

57.   Chrysler Corp. directors are expected at their meeting Thursday to stand firm against proposals by dissident shareholder Kirk Kerkorian, after assuring themselves that investors back management.

58.   Clinton is standing firm on principle.

59.   Congressional Republicans have stood firm against government intervention, rules and regulations.

60.   Consumer groups, meanwhile, are hoping Quackenbush stands firm on requiring companies to establish a rate-setting system.