The £ will strengthen at a time of weak demand.

The court's ruling strengthens the governor's hand at a time of growing public dissatisfaction over the state's late budgets.

It was strengthened again in 1986 after a period of military expansion at a time when there were many stories of defense contractor price gouging.

She attributed the increase to people planning career changes and to those who want to strengthen their professional background "at a time of corporate layoffs and a sluggish ecnonomy."

He also believed, however, that making anti-Communism a crusade would only strengthen labor's enemies and the rival AFL at a time when labor unity was most important.

And it may have strengthened the Palestinian delegation to the peace talks at a time when its credibility on West Bank and Gaza streets has dipped perilously.

But the applause was also designed, some delegates said, to strengthen Mr. Clinton's hand at a time of trouble.

Moreover, the new strategy would strengthen criminal penalties against drug users at a time when the criminal justice system cannot even impose swift and sure punishment on drug traffickers.

The pact strengthens Hong Kong's role as Asia's busiest hub for international air travel at a time when it faces new competition.

The words strengthened him at a time when he felt whittled away to nothing.