1.  And finding the brutalizers and dismissing them is a goal that can be attained if the mayor takes the strong lead.

2.  Bush has a strong lead among Republicans, but McCain draws much more support than Bush from non-Republicans.

3.  Bush-related books had held a strong lead since the index was first posted last month.

4.  But the Microsoft juggernaut rolled on, thoroughly dominating the corporate market and building a strong lead in the retail market, too.

5.  But the writers had to create a script with both a strong male lead and a strong female role.

6.  But Whitman, who has maintained a strong lead over McGreevey in the polls, made it clear that she is not easily conceding the labor vote.

7.  Clinton maintains a strong lead in California, the largest and most important state.

8.  Clinton has maintained a strong lead over his GOP opponent, former Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas.

9.  Despite his strong lead, Bush campaigned as if he were losing to MacKay.

10.  Dole may still have a strong lead over Gramm, Buchanan, and the others, but he has fallen well behind President Clinton in the general election polls.