As it is we're looking at some pretty tough terms on the loans for the equipment.

Well, you could pass another international treaty with tougher terms.

There is no hard data on the prevalence of the newer, tougher terms.

But officials of states that had joined the suit were pressing for tougher terms than proposed.

"Sometimes, he took on people in tougher terms than some in our Democratic family would've liked."

The battle for Iraq now begins again, for the third time, and on tougher terms than ever.

Should the state favour a leading multinational that will likely insist on tougher terms?

He imposed tough terms of trade such as requiring foreign traders to live in restricted areas.

As part of a move to improve their business models, the networks are seeking tougher terms from the affiliates.

Melvin was, but only on very tough terms: namely, he wanted to do a complete rewrite himself.

Debtor countries fear public wrath if they accept tougher terms than their neighbors.

But Calypso had laid down tough terms for continuing as the boy's protector on the island.

As a result, some bankers said they were in a stronger position to demand tough terms on new loan agreements. '

The venture-capital industry is notorious for negotiating tough terms, and many entrepreneurs put off seeking their help as long as possible.

Because of the prosecutors' power to bar Columbia from Medicare, they effectively have the trump card to leverage tough terms.

The global financial community would respond by upping the pressure because lenders demand tougher terms from feckless borrowers.

Janklow was demanding tough terms.

The outcome is not for Saddam Hussein to dictate; the world can set its own tough terms for ending this crisis.

This could lead the Communists to demand tougher terms, though they have long recognized that Hong Kong is vital to their economic growth.

They were pursuing four paths to the bomb, three undetected, which strongly suggests the need for tougher terms and tougher sanctions.

But the United States and Britain, which believe that Iraq may still be concealing an illicit weapons program, have argued for tougher terms.

If elected president, Mr. Uribe would negotiate with the rebels, but only under tougher terms the rebels are not likely to accept.

That's why we need a new resolution with clear terms, tough terms, high standards - because we are determined to solve this problem once and for all.

That clout, and Comcast's opportunity to exact tougher terms in new contracts with cable channels, could have a profound impact on the economics of the industry.

The man who does, Mr. Pataki, returned to Manhattan yesterday and warned the union against striking in far tougher terms.