61.   Ironically, that has only strengthened the position of the big four networks.

62.   It has greatly strengthened the position of opponents in Britain, which will make it more difficult for Britain to adopt the currency.

63.   Kevin Gray, president of the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission, said the city should strengthen its position by looking beyond any improvements to Kemper.

64.   Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Armstrong wants to acquire Domco to strengthen its position in the North American vinyl floor-coverings market.

65.   Longer term, the bank says the upheaval will weed out smaller competitors, strengthening its position.

66.   Many insurance experts say the ruling, a reversal of a lower court decision, strengthens the position of policyholders.

67.   Microsoft has been moving fast to strengthen its position as a provider of Internet services.

68.   One path through which Arafat might strengthen his position is that of elections, allowing him to confirm his leadership and embolden him to move decisively against the militants.

69.   Pia Kjaersgaard, a nationalist Danish leader, has been a leader of the campaign against the euro, and will now likely find her political position strengthened.

70.   Plus, it also would strengthen its position in the local phone market and in the expanding online service and Internet arena.