1.   ...his attempt to solidify his position as chairman.

2.   Recent findings helped to solidify our position.

3.   Analysts said United was interested in America West so that it could solidify its position on the West Coast.

4.   But as Al Qaeda solidified its position in Sudan, he said, other business ventures followed.

5.   But Harris has solidified his position at right cornerback, opposite Bailey, a junior All-America candidate.

6.   But Mark Plotkin, a local political analyst for public radio, said the fact that she had altered course so quickly would only solidify her position among voters.

7.   But in the last week Warner Music has made three decisive deals that it hopes will quell talk of instability and solidify its position as an industry leader.

8.   But they may have also shown that Assad is still trying to solidify his position at home.

9.   During last September and October, many current members of the team solidified their positions with effective and purposeful performances.

10.   For now, Lukoil plans to concentrate on solidifying its position as the dominant oil company within Russia.