81.   Thaci is the political director of the KLA and is considered one of the most influential figures in the rebel organization.

82.   The chief rabbi is an influential figure in Israel, though he is not directly involved in the political negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.

83.   The government said Friday it would appoint two outside experts and an influential Hong Kong figure to investigate the problems.

84.   The head of the church has no political powers but is considered an influential figure.

85.   The government said Friday it would appoint two outside experts and an influential Hong Kong figure to investigate problems at the airport.

86.   The proceedings against Kordic, the most influential political figure brought to trial, were seen as a test case for political responsibility for atrocities on the battlefield.

87.   The veteran officers are regarded as influential figures in the top ranks of the army which in recent months has been unsettled by disputes over low pay.

88.   They play their game in the corridors of power and are the two most influential figures in the game.

89.   Thus candidates and influential figures have been flooding funds into campaigns at a record rate.

90.   Zyuganov emerged as an influential political figure two years ago when he revived the Russian Communist Party.