The Governor tested several messages on his audiences, but generally stuck to optimistic themes of economic opportunity for all and "idealism that works."

Both artists "stick to classical techniques and themes."

Only the piece in The Baltimore Sun really explored the broader implications, while most of the coverage stuck to the usual suspects and themes.

Mr. Clinton loves to discuss the intricacies of health policy, but his statements over the last two weeks have been disciplined, sticking to broad themes and goals.

Over the years, as Pettibon's art has become more complex, the drawing more adept and the language denser, he has nevertheless stuck to familiar themes.

Other advisers said that Mr. Bush has also been encouraged, in answering questions, to stick to broad themes and priorities.

You start by sticking to the fundamentals and themes of what it is you're licensing.

Sun, stalkers, swearing and Streisand: this was not a Wimbledon that stuck to traditional themes.

Most writers tend to stick to certain themes, or do certain types of stories much better than others.

We should also stick to important themes, such as simplification, benchmarking, comparison and competition.