1.   But giving a platform to a potential rival within the Democratic Party, one who lacks a platform at the moment, is another.

2.   But his race gave a platform to critics who could point to flaws in the system such as ill-prepared lawyers appointed to represent poor defendants.

3.   But that brought stinging criticism from the Democrats that Starr was witness to nothing and that he was simply being given a platform to rehabilitate his image.

4.   Now, by giving a platform to a small group of dissidents, Mbeki has helped to divert efforts to fight AIDS, Van der Horst said.

5.   Now, by giving a platform to a small group of dissidents, Mbeki has helped to divert efforts to fight AIDS, Van der Host said.

6.   Opponents say they fear that giving a platform to Cuban artists could benefit the Castro government.

7.   Opponents fear that giving a platform to Cuban artists could benefit the Castro government.

8.   That program allows the college to give a platform to top researchers in child development.

9.   The American Composers Orchestra has an admirable record of giving platforms to composers of every variety.

10.   The Latin Grammys are giving a platform to many of the Hispanic artists who have become household names in the United States singing in English.