1.   It had been that first visit to the police station, when the Prince had dangled money in front of the local chief.

2.   His announcement Wednesday left little doubt that McCaw would be calling the shots at Nextel, dangling his money as a carrot to get what he wants.

3.   Meanwhile, the sports agent or school booster who dangled money in front of the athlete walks away scot-free.

4.   The money was dangled in front of college stars, a practice that gave pro football a sleazy taint and undermined its appeal in the early years.