41.  They appeared torn between characterizing the tough stand of the Bergen legislators and other opponents as an initial bargaining position for the debate and denouncing it as downright irrational.

42.  This, too, has backfired, and has helped to galvanize American industry behind the tough stand Washington has taken.

43.  U.S. diplomats were left frustrated at the unwillingness of many countries to take tough public stands on human rights even with the end of cold war divisions.

44.  University of Western Cape officials said they took their tough stand this year because they had to.

45.  While Cellucci takes tough law-and-order stands on criminal justice issues, Marshall is considered more liberal on those issues.

46.  A member of the Nevada Athletic Commission wants the panel to take a tough stand and fine Mike Tyson for his punch after the bell Saturday night.

47.  After years of such abuse, the authorities decided to take a tough stand on the matter recently.

48.  Al-Sharaa said a tough stand by the Arab League could save the Middle East peace process by making Israel rethink its plans.

49.  Aritonang said the police would take a tough stand and breakup such a meeting if she held a ceremony without permission.

50.  Australia has been internationally criticized for its tough stand against illegal immigration, but argues its policy is fair.