21.  Some board members said later that they were impressed that lawyers were willing to take such a strong stance.

22.  State Department officials said White House aides could tone down the statement, which is expected later this month, but they are pushing for a strong stance.

23.  The multi-millionaire publisher has tried to broaden his appeal during the last three years, also focusing on social issues, such as a strong anti-abortion stance.

24.  They argue that a strong stance on the environment is both good policy and good politics.

25.  Tom Osborne, the Republican nominee in the Nebraska Senate race, has taken a strong stance against the death penalty.

26.  While she brought passion and professionalism to the job, she alienated many members of the board with her strong political stances and less than diplomatic approach to problems.

27.  With all the information we have on the dangers of using chewing tobacco, you would think Major League Baseball officials would have taken an equally strong stance.

28.  Yet he is nonetheless adored by social conservatives for his strong anti-abortion stance and his religious beliefs.

29.  Others chose individuals who took a strong anti-military stance during the unpopular rule of Abacha.

30.  As the top military prosecutor, Gen. Rafael Macedo has taken a strong stance against army malcontents and fellow officers accused of drug smuggling.