81.   The post was left vacant after another staunch ally of the president, Martha Hildebrandt, was voted out Monday.

82.   The new generation of exiles has succeeded in unsettling staunch U.S. allies, particularly Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

83.   The Saudi government, a staunch U.S. ally, has condemned bin Laden and expressed support for the anti-terrorism campaign.

84.   The Saudi government, a staunch U.S. ally, has condemned bin Laden.

85.   Turkey was a staunch ally of the U.S.-led coalition during the war with Iraq.

86.   Turkey was a staunch Western ally during the Gulf War.

87.   Today, George W. Bush and Tony Blair are staunch allies in a war on international terrorism.

88.   Today, George W. Bush and Tony Blair are staunch allies.

89.   Top U.S. officials have reassured Taiwan, a staunch U.S. ally during the Cold War, that no such statements are planned.

90.   Turkey, a staunch ally of the United States during the Gulf War six years ago, is less willing now to join in an alliance against Iraq.