1.   But Syria and Iraq, both bitter enemies of Israel, adopted a harsher tone.

2.   But that harsher tone was missing Monday, and not just at the White House.

3.   Each time, he said, he falls in love again with the soft light, pale sky and wild gardens that contrast with the harsher tones of Naples.

4.   His language had a harsher tone that appeared aimed at assuaging Indian rage over the incursions.

5.   His language Thursday had a harsher tone that appeared aimed at assuaging Indian rage over the incursions.

6.   Perhaps to placate state officials, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Joel Klein reverted to a harsher tone in congressional testimony last week.

7.   The cross-examination took on a harsher tone as Douglas began grilling Shipp about his visit with Ms. Randa.

8.   The talks could have been doomed before they began had Clinton set a harsher tone last night.

9.   There are some brighter points to Atlanta, as summarized by Jon Saraceno in USA Today, softening a harsher tone.

10.   Germany has imposed an arms embargo and the United States has adopted a harsher tone lately.