1.   Perhaps if people had spoken up, taken a strong stand, history would tell a different story.

2.   His strong stand on the issue could have cost him his job.

3.   He tried to avoid taking a strong stand on political hot potatoes like abortion.

4.   Archway is one of only a handful of schools in the country to have taken such a strong stand against the Government.

5.   The protestors claim the support of a former Brazilian government minister sacked for his strong stand on the environment.

6.   Although they contend that the White House has worked behind the scenes to support such legislation, a strong public stand by Clinton himself could tip the scales.

7.   As details of the current scandal pour out, Hancock is taking a strong stand, calling for a broad and tough investigation of bidding irregularities.

8.   A former U.S. attorney in Atlanta, Barr gets more attention than most junior members of Congress, mainly because he takes strong stands on controversial issues.

9.   A strong defensive stand could have turned the momentum.

10.   A strong stand for more parks and clean water would boost support along the West Coast and among urban residents for whom federal land means recreation and unspoiled beauty.