1.   Although the mayoralty was not a full-time job -- daily operations are run by the city manager -- Pataki was a forceful presence.

2.   A forceful presence, Charles is nicknamed the Iron Lady of the Caribbean.

3.   But they are a forceful presence, with names such Anna Sui, Josie Natori, Vera Wang and Yeolee Teng already well-established.

4.   His forceful presence might have made a difference.

5.   Microsoft has a forceful presence in every major category but one, personal finance.

6.   Rabin was a forceful presence across the negotiating table.

7.   Richard Zeller in the title role makes nice sounds, but he is neither an elegant musician nor a forceful presence.

8.   The intent is to demonstrate their forceful presence as a reminder to the former combatants in the multi-sided Bosnia conflict that renewed violence is not an option.

9.   U.S. diplomats would be a forceful presence at the table alongside Israel and the Palestinians, to press both sides.

10.   British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook said no peace deal would work without a forceful international presence led by NATO.