1.   But it is the atmosphere of entitlement and arrogance that has diminished their stature.

2.   Dole made only rote reference to Pat Buchanan, trying to diminish his stature in the party and in the coming primaries.

3.   Giuliani diminished the stature of New York City and enhanced the stature of Arafat, Koch said.

4.   He has diminished his stature as a leader.

5.   He does not, however, concede that the lack of one would diminish his stature in the game.

6.   Helms has also diminished American stature abroad by using senatorial obstruction and intimidation to undermine our diplomatic service and pre-empt our foreign policy.

7.   His failure to dominate his Republican right wing has diminished his stature.

8.   However, disregarding a body of law to which we agreed will not end terrorism, it only diminishes our stature as a nation of laws and law-abiding citizens.

9.   McCain and George W. Bush are locked in a blood feud that is diminishing the stature of both men and devouring Republican campaign cash at a record clip.

10.   The glitches do not, however, diminish the stature of this work, as both a fulfillment of historical forces and as a preview of things to come.