1.   I will use the term stage where it appears in quotes, but beyond this section I will use the term level.

2.   Men and women should be able to work on level terms.

3.   It was a real rearguard action by Boro as they battled to stay on level terms before the interval.

4.   Being even on level terms with the opposition after three days of a Test match is a position almost of luxury for the current England team.

5.   But Rocca three putted the eighth and took two in a bunker at the ninth and Montgomerie was back on level terms.

6.   But Villa hit back strongly after the break and could easily have gone home on level terms.

7.   Six minutes later, Pahang were on level terms again, no thanks to a defensive slip-up by Kedah which Melnikov took advantage of to score.

8.   This will allow Hong Kong to compete on level terms as a regional reinsurance centre.

9.   Four minutes later though they were back on level terms when Kilbane flicked on a corner and Robbie Keane was on hand to head home at the far post.

10.   However, the midlands side, who ousted Premiership outfit Charlton in round four, were unable to stay on level terms for long.