Other ministers gave stronger indications there was no need for change.

Here and there a black spot struggling on the plain gave stronger evidence.

Later on Wednesday, French government spokesman Laurent Wauquiez gave stronger backing to Chavez's mediation while briefing reporters on the weekly cabinet meeting.

An hour or so thus passed away, when the raft gave stronger signs than ever of not having power to hold together.

Stanley Electric added 5.9% after the manufacturer of automobile lamps gave stronger annual guidance than expected.