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She's a four-year player that we're really counting on to have another solid season.

She did very well. She earned the victory. Five dives into the competition she was a solid second.

She does a lot of things on the floor that might not only be scoring. She's our team leader, she keeps the kids together, she helps them, she makes great passes. She does some solid things that might not be so evident when she's not scoring. But to me it's evident.

She has a lot of basketball knowledge. She played pretty decent defense early, but by the end of the year she was pretty solid defensively. It's nice to know that we have someone that is a true point guard.

She has a solid record of accomplishment. And she is not fixated only on Wall Street. She takes a tough stand against important issues, like sexual predators.

She has great speed. Her skills and talent should make her a solid player right away.

She (Courtney) started with a press handstand, and had a very solid routine. I expected her score to be higher. They are scoring extremely tough and I am not prepared for that. We're used to getting the 9.0s.

She came in and enjoyed some success as a freshman and sophomore and then she got voted as a captain. She's been a tremendous leader, a solid performer and we're going to miss her bright smile every day.

She had a lot of one putts for par. That's a solid round for her, and she was pleased with it.

Lyon is a very strong team with solid organization. We put them under a lot of pressure but they responded well. I wouldn't say we have the advantage, I think it is still 50-50.

Make sure they're solid so they make you look substantial, not too slight.

Maine is a team that has some talented and strong kids. They play a real solid game.

Luke has really developed as a strong pitcher since coming here. Bobby Mack is a right-hander who is a solid pitcher and we'll use him out of the bullpen.

Luke is extremely hard to score on. He's got good solid takedowns, he's solid on top and he's very hard to take down.

Luke's been very solid there. He's come a long way with his post defense and his defensive rebounding. (Fordham) left him alone and he made shots and gave us a double-digit lead we didn't relinquish.

Lucent begins fiscal 1999 with a solid quarter, with record earnings and margins, ... As our customers continue to evolve and transform their networks for next-generation broadband communications and we add new customers around the world, Lucent's momentum has never been stronger.

Many SWANA members have dealt with the solid waste generated in natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, ... I think we can pull together a compendium of the most effective techniques that can be used in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

solid as a plank -- and as wooden.

Solid earnings reports are helping to put in a bit of a floor in the market. But the sensitivity here to the economic data given the question about the outlook for Fed tightening, that seems to be the overriding influence.

Solid execution in the field, a strengthening competitive position, and an improving economy contributed to results that were above expectations,

Solid financial results and excellent prospects for future success enable us to continue our long history of consistent dividend payments for our shareholders. We continue to achieve success in our core business activities especially the growth in loans, which becomes the foundation for our future earnings prospects and provides the capability to provide dividend increases such as we're announcing today.

Solid fundamentals are expected to support home sales in coming months.

Solid levels of investing in traditional industries are being complemented by renewed interest in promising, fast-growing niches.

Solid performance across our products and regions drove record revenue for the company, excellent license growth and strong operating margin.

Solid productivity gains are helping to restrain inflationary pressures. However, because the recent improvements are due to a dramatic reduction in work hours, they reflect the deep trouble the economy is in.

Solid tech companies are not overpriced at all,

Solid waste ordinances say put bulky items in the alley and we'll come pick it up. We say if you put bulky items in the alley, you'll get a letter and a citation.

So long as there is a solid framework in place, it's up to the BOJ.

So far we're playing pretty well. We knew that our offense was going to be able to produce runs and our defense has been very solid the last couple of years. The big surprise has been the pitching. We have two freshmen who have done outstanding work.

Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us, that the most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.

Simply put, Canada's balance of payments remains exceptionally strong. It is very tough to make the case that the Canadian dollar is wildly overvalued when the country continues to chalk up solid current account surpluses and net inflows in foreign direct investment.

Sebring is one of our bread-and-butter sedans in terms of providing good, solid transportation at a good price. The incentives put a little extra value on it." ()

Second only to a viable approach to acting, the most important thing an actor can find is a creative family. To have a solid core group of people that you take that journey with together is invaluable.

Scoring, that's something that comes and goes. I figure if I play solid defense and do the little things, it helps your team win games.

Scott did a real solid job. He knows how to work hard and he was prepared. He's not the kind of guy who sleeps all week in practice.

She slept for nine solid hours. She was emotionally spent.

She's made a solid transition into this fall and was really impressive. She had a lot of opportunities to play in the fall, rotate in and really came through. She's earned herself a position and even if she doesn't get in every game, she's become one of our most improved players. Mechanically she's doing such great things, it makes us stronger - just to be so physical and be able to execute.

She's not a kid you can stop. She's going to get her points, but we want to make sure she has to work for them. We're going to have to play pretty solid defense on all of them, but pay much more attention to her than we've had to pay to any other individual player this year. They have balance. It's not like we can only worry about her.

She was solid for us. She and (catcher) Emily Dixon are a great pair. She did a good job hitting her spots and playing right to our defense.

She's our senior leader and is a big part of our team and our program. She has the experience, the presence and she is a solid hitter.

She's a veteran leader, one of our captains and she's just got a solid all-around game. It's nice having an extra player that can step up.

She's been a solid hitter the past couple of years and does a good job throwing runners out. She's a tough, steady player and a great kid.

She's been solid all year and shown a lot of consistency in her wins and effort. We're glad she was recognized with the award and hopefully she and the rest of the team will continue to improve as we head toward the Conference USA tournament.

She's been solid for us all year. She did a great job today. What else can you say on a no-hitter?

She's had many double-doubles. She's a hard post to stop, and a dominating post inside. She's solid for us in the middle of our zone. She's the best post player in the district.

She shot a real nice, solid 44 on the back nine which I thought was the harder nine. One hole really got her.

She's pretty one-dimensional. We've seen her enough to know exactly what her moves are. We just need to be patient and stay with the game plan to shut her down. If we play solid defense on her, then she won't do much against us.

She's (Reese) been solid in her three events. Here again, another jump over 16 feet, the 200 was pretty impressive that she ran. She ran a real nice turn there.

She?s an excellent, excellent fielder, has a strong throwing arm and is a solid hitter.

She's an excellent passer with great anticipation and solid fundamental skills.

She's a real solid player. She's a hard worker.

She's a solid goalie who's been playing really well. When we played (Mankato) in college, she was the backbone of their team. She really helped them out and saved a lot of games or made close ones out of others that would've been blowouts.

She?s a solid low-post player who can shoot the ball well. When she?s in the game she?s who I?m trying to get the ball to.

She's a solid player. I don't think she has any glaring weaknesses. She can shoot the three and she can play inside. Our coaches do a good job scouting the teams we play. I always get familiar with the tendencies (of the opponents' best player) on paper.

We might have a slight advantage in that respect since we've both won recently but Jeff knows how to win. I hit a lot of good putts that didn't go in today. I burned a lot of edges. I played solid and made very few mistakes with my swing. The good news is that I tried to aim at my foot and shoot it, but I missed it and still have a good chance to win.

We have six first-years trying to fill some holes in our lineup and all six made contributions on the trip and will continue to during the trip. All six will be solid players for us.

I have a solid five girls who can hit in double figures, and they've proved it. But we only get one out of five. We don't need 20 (points) out of everybody, but we need to get double figures out of three or four of them.

Kevin and Wally are playing at an All-Star level. I hope everyone is taking notice that they are playing solid basketball at both ends of the floor.

Hank pitched really well. He came in and gave us some solid innings and got the win.

I would summarize the quarter as a solid quarter,

I would summarize the quarter as a solid quarter from a revenue and earnings per share perspective and a strong quarter from an orders perspective.

Jack and Matt Owen have been solid all year. The other ones kept it low (today).

Jake played a very solid match against a good German exchange student.

Guys weren't up there swinging for home runs. We tried to make solid contact. We got a couple of balls in the air and they went out.

has been driven by increased demand for our growing lineup of new game themes, strong gaming operations performance and solid market share growth by our major international subsidiaries.

has been in the legal trenches throughout her career and has a tremendous understanding of how the law works in people's everyday lives. Her legal experience combined with her life experience makes her a solid choice.

Greenland was perceived as this huge solid place that would never melt. The evidence is now so strong that the scientific community is convinced that global warming is the cause.

We are going to push the counter attack even more so than last year, and everybody will get more involved in the half court offense. We do not have one dominant offensive threat, but most everybody on our team has a solid offensive game. The key for us is to find and expose mismatches when we are on offense.

This was a good ball game for us. I think the potential has always been there. We just came out and gave a team effort tonight. We attacked their pressure then came back down and played pretty solid defense.

This was a good game for us in that everybody played and everybody scored. It was a good, solid effort on everybody's part.

This was a good win for us. We improved in many areas tonight, both offensively and defensively. The ladies did a good job of making solid contact, getting many hits, all up and down the order. Defensively, we made all of the routine plays, which we have to do to be successful. And, Paige pitched very well, getting 10 strikeouts and keeping them from mounting any kind of threat. It was definitely our best game to date.

He is one of the most dedicated, hard-working kids I have ever coached. Josh is a solid four-year wrestler who former standout wrestler Greg Murphy took under his wing when Josh was a freshman. Josh worked hard in the weight room with Murphy and he is living proof that hard work pays off.

He is playing really solid golf. This is a guy with a bright future in the game.

He is probably our most emotional kid out there. He thrives on competition. Sometimes you have to tell him to relax a little. He has really developed into a solid all-around player. He can stroke the basketball, and he can take it to the hole. He's really coming into his own.

He'll be fine. The information that we got, we feel very solid about. In the end, everything should work out well.

He is someone who has earned the right to be president. He also teaches those seminars. He's a great guy with solid leadership skills.

He is so solid for us. He's kind of a rock in the middle of that defense. He uses up two blockers. He has great balance. He's just a very steady, consistent player. He won't have a lot of sacks or tackles. But when you watch him on film, you can see how important he is to our defense.

Idaho's economic performance continues to rank with the best in the nation. Most signs suggest solid growth will remain on track in the New Year.

I'd be all right to start fresh next season. But we've got a good team. We've got a solid team. People forget that. And I'd love for one of our guys to have two more runs right now.

IDC's research revealed positive attitudes in the marketplace regarding the Itanium platform, specifically around awareness, purchase intent and current customer satisfaction among IDC's Enterprise Server Customer Panel. Strong perception and awareness is a testament to the brand that Intel and HP have established. This foundation provides a solid basis for the Itanium Solutions Alliance to build broader understanding among IT buyers and encourage new customers and new partners to join the ecosystem.

I could tell from early on when I made him a captain that he's a real solid citizen. He does a great job in the classroom and very active in community service. He's a modest player, but he's got a big heart. He's got his head on straight. He's the kind of kid that I would be proud to call my son, he's got that kind of character to him.

I don't believe all this talk. Rangers are a solid team,

Given the increasing global importance of retirement issues and the rethinking of health care benefits and executive compensation, we expect our solid performance to continue in fiscal 2006.

Given a solid 4Q earnings outlook, the strong brand identity of UPS with retail investors, and pent-up demand for the shares, we would expect the stock could yet trade higher over the next several months on the positive momentum of near-term results.

Growth is proceeding on a solid pace this year, and inflation is low and stable. Plausible rates of moderation in housing activity will not pose a problem for overall activity this year or next.

I am really proud of our guys. We got a lot of solid efforts.

I can't fault our effort. Cardington is a good solid team.

I did not even expect Jeff to start. He just came in and took the position. He closes fast on the ball. He's a solid run stopper.

I feel like I'm where I need to be, ... As far as hitting, I feel good about where my timing is. I'm making solid contact every time up. I just try to stay right there and not try to do anything more.

I feel that I accomplished what I set out to do: A solid family drama, with lots of humor, that honestly explored the lives of the Webster family. Good, flawed people who loved each other no matter what.

I can't really complain. It was a good week for us. We beat two quality opponents that brought us to a level of play where we had to sustain solid play over a whole game or we weren't going to win.

I can't really get into his head and know how he feels, but I'm sure he's enjoying this opportunity. He's been doing the job for us. He seems like a pretty solid kid.

Friday's solid US payrolls headlines and strength in average earnings growth have boosted Fed tightening expectations further.

For some reason, my game hasn't been very solid all year.

Freed had a rocky first inning and then really settled down and threw well. We had some opportunities tonight and just couldn't get the big hit. I thought we competed hard and we look forward to seeing them again in the future. Ueno is a solid pitcher and throws hard. She has a good off speed pitch.

Four solid days of not eating and not sleeping. Just coffee. Lots of coffee.

From top to bottom Shippensburg is a good, solid team. They have both speed and size, and more importantly they have a lot of guys with experience and have played in the PSAC for some years now.

Further evidence of stability in the housing market and solid retail activity could prompt a rethink of MPC easing risk now priced in, allowing the euro to retreat sharply against the pound.

Further gains in employment combined with better levels for consumer confidence overall are setting the stage for very solid consumption gains in the first quarter of 2006.

Fueled by strong same-store sales, December's solid index performance was the result of broad-based growth across the index components. Three out of five restaurant operators reported a same-store sales gain in December -- the strongest level in 12 months. In addition, the Expectations Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase, which points toward growth in sales, staffing levels and capital expenditures during the next several months.