21.   Approval by the senate was thrown into doubt after two government officials resigned last week amid speculation they sought to use their influence to win funding approval.

22.   As for the drama between Lane and Herrera, Lane had joked that Herrera had used his influence to put his daughter Carolina Jr. on the Best-Dressed List.

23.   At some point, Kay said, Kennedy even called the Israeli ambassador and asked that he use his influence to promote another generation of the Patriot.

24.   At the beginning of May, I visited Iran and urged its leaders to use their influence over certain elements in southern Lebanon to terminate violence.

25.   Atcitty has claimed that the law was intended to prevent companies from persuading tribal officials to use their influence to provide a favor.

26.   Auburn officials are concerned that Garner, who did not leave the school on good terms, is using his influence with the players to undermine their football program.

27.   Barry then used his influence as the new mayor to have Ray take his council seat.

28.   According to the Miles biography, his mother used her influence to win his discharge for physical reasons.

29.   All of them are expected to use their influence to find job opportunities for Belfast.

30.   Aides to Peres were reported Friday to have urged Egypt to use its influence to press Arafat to attend such a meeting.