1.   Amid increased talk that the tradition-rich Germans are doomed to world soccer mediocrity, they seemed to fit that role perfectly Saturday.

2.   And he fits the role.

3.   Besides compatible cultures, is there any way BankBoston fits the role of a white knight?

4.   All of the stars, however, still fit their roles like well-worn slippers.

5.   All of the people seemed to fit their roles very well.

6.   But the early rounds hold their appeal because of the office-pool hunger for underdogs, and Holy Cross fits that role.

7.   Certain actors seem to fit these roles.

8.   His tenor fits the role.

9.   I just try to fit that role and try to do the best I can.

10.   In his black leather wingtipped shoes and disappearing silver hair, Marcis fits the role as stock-car racing relic.