1.   As a testament to these numbers, the denomination has been assiduously courted by politicians, including President Clinton, who appeared at the convention last fall.

2.   In his daily round of news conferences and strategy sessions, he is courted by politicians, hailed by well-wishers and sought after as a speaker.

3.   Local politicians are courting Dominicans more assiduously than ever.

4.   Politicians eagerly courted him in the hope of a friendly word in their direction.

5.   They realize that it is likely that they are being courted by politicians in an election year.

6.   Women pursued him, celebrities sought him out, politicians courted him, and journalists followed him through the streets.

7.   Adams is being courted by politicians in Boston and Washington during his latest public-relations tour to America.

8.   For decades Giulio Andreotti was sought out by popes and courted by politicians for his prestige and influence.

9.   He also won plaudits for his openness in a society where politicians courted assassination.