1.   At appearances in Michigan, the governor sharpened his attacks on McCain.

2.   But after the hearing, they said the extra time would help them sharpen their attack.

3.   Embittered by the escalation of the Vietnam War, King sharpened his attack on the US system of wealth allocation.

4.   Both times, Gore sharpened his attacks on Bradley, insinuating that the former New Jersey senator is not a loyal Democrat.

5.   Bush, who has long pushed for negotiating powers, sharpened his attack on critics with the address.

6.   Doctors want the American Medical Association to sharpen its attacks against managed care and take the lead in shaping Internet medicine.

7.   George W. Bush sharpened his attacks on rival Al Gore on Saturday as he began a post-convention campaign and advertising blitz of battleground states with a focus on education.

8.   Hindu nationalists are sharpening their attacks against the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, focusing on her foreign birth.

9.   In recent days the state controlled press has sharpened its attacks on the party and its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

10.   Negotiations were continuing over the weekend on how China can sharpen its attack on rampant illegal copying of music, movies, computer software and other products.