31.   They stand to lose influence in shaping laws in an era turning a conservative eye to problems of crime, welfare, education and the underclass.

32.   Traditional black organizations like the NAACP have lost influence as the old civil rights movement has come apart.

33.   U.S. participation would strengthen the court considerably, and by not taking part the United States will lose influence over court proceedings.

34.   Was the Powell Doctrine losing influence?

35.   While individual Southern lawmakers could lose influence, the region should continue to gain seats in Congress.

36.   People slated to lose their local capitals when provinces are consolidated also fear they will lose influence, and have taken to the streets in protests.

37.   Beijing, however, is wary of losing influence to Taiwan, which China regards as a rebel province.

38.   Both Milosevic and Rugova have lost influence in recent weeks.

39.   But diplomats preparing the document said Russia was holding up agreement on several key sections, its opposition apparently based on fears it was losing influence in Europe.

40.   But diplomats preparing the document said Russia, apparently fearful of losing influence in Europe, was holding up agreement on several key sections.