11.   The scientists pulling his strings are erratic.

12.   There is little doubt now who is pulling the strings behind this government.

13.   This, of course, leaves Karadzic amply able to pull strings from backstage.

14.   Who is really pulling the strings at the White House?

15.   But after Richie had pulled his strings at the Home Office it was agreed that a little deception could be practised.

16.   In his own way, he knew how to pull her strings.

17.   He and Gros pulled every string, while canvassing for suitable volunteers from the Foreign Legion and the Field Service.

18.   An emergency call went out to an executive at the company who promised to pull some strings to help me.

19.   An acquaintance well connected to the Communist Party in Parliament pulled strings with the speaker, Gennadi Seleznyov, to recognize Tchertkoff from the floor as a courtesy.