1.   Being an ardent fan could be simply the desire to belong to a group or a society - a need once answered by religion and politics.

2.   And that move brought her more ardent fans than had any of her books.

3.   Ardent fans of his American Shakespearean rival, Edwin Forrest, were infuriated that their man was not onstage.

4.   As a child, Derek Aucoin was an ardent fan of the Montreal Expos.

5.   As interest in the PGA increases, galleries are growing to the point where it becomes difficult for even the most ardent fans to get good vantage points.

6.   As a parting gift, Albright presented a basketball autographed by Michael Jordan to Kim, an ardent fan.

7.   As MLS seeks to develop a larger number of high-caliber players, it also seeks to develop more ardent fans.

8.   As interest in the PGA Tour increases, galleries are growing to the point where it becomes difficult for even the most ardent fans to get good vantage points.

9.   Billy and Monica Stark are season-ticket holders and have been ardent fans for two years.

10.   A former basketball player and an ardent fan, White still can sky.