11.  But such arguments had little sway with California Democrat Dianne Feinstein, who took a much harder line than her colleagues on copyright infringement.

12.  But officials took a harder line with the Korean concession in the same region.

13.  But the other commissioners took a harder line toward the bidders even if that resulted in some of them filing for bankruptcy protection.

14.  But the statements from the officials suggest that the White House is taking a harder line as an election year approaches.

15.  By contrast, the current first lady, Zohreh Sadeghi, took a harder line last month.

16.  Chinese leaders in the recent past have blamed a harder U.S. line against the Beijing regime for making them go elsewhere for big-ticket items.

17.  Centrists are seeking a quick resolution, while conservatives favor a harder line, with minimal concessions to President Clinton.

18.  Colbourn put the raid down to luck, rather than a harder line by Beijing.

19.  Defense Secretary William Cohen took an even harder line against Saddam, saying bargaining with the Iraqi leader is out of the question.