51.   The measure evidently failed to stir the passions of voters.

52.   The standoff has stirred passions around the world.

53.   The visit by Assad, who runs Syria with a tight fist and is accused by the United States of sponsoring terrorism, has stirred passions that surpass politics.

54.   The trend has sent billions of dollars worth of production and thousands of jobs outside the United States and stirred passions on both sides of the border.

55.   The trip also has stirred passions in Syria.

56.   Two Christians involved in a controversial blasphemy case that stirred religious passions in Pakistan have fled the country, a source said Monday.

57.   Both sides in the abortion debate -- which stirs deep passions in the Roman Catholic country -- are due to hold demonstrations outside parliament during the vote.

58.   Northland coach and former All Black Sid Going believes the occasion is bound to stir passions.