That Norman so desperately wanted to win and knew the historical stakes involved is what made Sunday's round such a mine field for him.

But given the stakes involved and the potential risks to our security and the region, we must proceed carefully and deliberately.

There are big stakes involved for utilities, consumers and environmental groups.

But officials here said the big stakes involved for industry made this difficult.

"If this was a bet, what were the stakes involved?"

But the world of wine collecting and the stakes involved have changed dramatically since then.

This gives us an indication of the major stakes involved for the internal security of our Member States.

Analysts said that despite the seriousness of the clash, the situation was unlikely to escalate dramatically given the high stakes involved for all parties.

The stakes involved for all concerned seem relatively clear.

"She will go to explain the stakes involved and her feeling that diplomatic options are becoming exhausted," a senior Administration official said.