21.  It is one thing to take a public stand that angers strangers.

22.  Just weeks ago, he was admonished by the White House for urging FDA oversight because President Bush has yet to take a public stand.

23.  No public stand was made, but the unspoken message was clear.

24.  Perhaps, like Voltaire, he felt spurred by advancing age to take a public stand against mysticism.

25.  Riordan did not take a public stand in that strike.

26.  Rudenstine, who published his own monograph supporting affirmative action last year, suggested his colleagues take a public stand, according to others in the organization.

27.  Russia has taken no strong public stand on any candidate beyond backing Boutros-Ghali in the opening round.

28.  Strong public stands on morality by a congregation are usually linked to financial soundness and growth, the study shows.

29.  Takes a public stand on issues like abortion?

30.  That unpleasant experience did not deter Wilson from taking public stands, then or now.