1.   The mechanical following of rules would leave little scope for discretion to be exercised.

2.   But Hriniak had a loyal following of hitters which included Yaz, Dwight Evans, Carlton Fisk and Wade Boggs.

3.   But track does not have the immense female following of gymnastics and football and baseball games will still beckon next week.

4.   Jam bands like Phish, Blues Traveler and God Street Wine, with their hippielike following of young fans, are certainly among the contenders.

5.   Korie was particularly intrigued that Milk attracted such a diverse following of straights, Asians, blue-collar workers -- people not typically associated with gay causes.

6.   Now everyone is looking toward Griffey, who knows it and is doing his best to deal with the din and clamor and the endless following of paparazzi.

7.   Serendipity developed a faithful following of adults, children, tourists and celebrities.

8.   The biggest losses were among the technology stocks that have a fervent following of individual investors.

9.   The Grant City cowboy was a hard worker, Alfred Neuberger said, and he had a big following of eager clients.

10.   Until now, however, Serbs made no pretense of their contempt for the accords, few provisions of which they followed.