51.  At the same time, Palestinians stepped up criticism of the tough American stand against Iraq.

52.  At the same time, some Palestinians stepped up criticism of the tough American stand.

53.  Both Blair and Cheney signaled a tough stand against Iraq and such weapons, but they were short on specifics.

54.  But he also said the Clinton administration had lost the confidence of Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries by not taking tough stands.

55.  But the atmosphere appears so much improved that Blair may be able to make tough stands in EU negotiations without being isolated.

56.  Dayan has angered some in the past by her tough stand against what she sees as coercion practiced by the religious parties against secular Israelis.

57.  Dayan has angered some in the past by her tough stand against what she sees as religious coercion practiced by the religious parties against secular Israelis.

58.  Egyptian newspapers in general have criticized Netanyahu over his tough stands in peace negotiations.

59.  Earlier, Powell took a tough stand on what he wanted from Arafat, who is cooped up in Ramallah under Israeli-imposed isolation.

60.  He must satisfy Peruvians who demand a tough stand against terrorism, but also their desire for a peaceful solution.