But this plan is based on the assumption that Shiite unity, a fragile constant in postwar Iraq, will prevail.

Basic unity prevailed despite numerous battles behind the scenes and frequent modifications to the sanctions.

In the beginning, unity of opinion prevails and the collections mesh.

"The heroism, unity, and American spirit that emerged in the midst of this tragedy will prevail."

Political allegiance and patriotism was directed towards the cantons, not the federal level, where a spirit of rivalry and competition rather than unity prevailed.

A year ago, the seers thought 1992 would be a year in which unity would prevail in Europe and George Bush in the American elections.

Aesthetic satisfaction arises out of the way in which this complexity 'comes to order', with subtle but pervasive patterns gradually asserting their presence until unity prevails over variety.

And a national unity and tolerance and brotherly behavior and spirit of peace and prosperity will prevail.

Not monolithic unity but the fiction of it prevails in Soviet politics.

But some are also uncertain about how long internal unity will prevail.