11.   Because he played down his heroic exploits and won friends with his wit, many people recall his charm before his sacrifice.

12.   Bergold combined an encyclopedic knowledge of history with a laconic wit that won him friends in political circles throughout Europe and Latin America.

13.   A funny way to win friends.

14.   A teacher for five years, Ms. Jawrower won many friends for her selfless attitude and for cheerfully leading a host of extracurricular activities, Mrs. Kasmarek said.

15.   Bush gradually won friends in the office through his humor and lack of pretension.

16.   But bullying wins no friends, and even the United States at times needs those.

17.   But Chinese threats are unlikely to win Soong friends in Taiwan.

18.   But it is not an issue which wins McCain friends.

19.   But Raines won friends among Republicans in Congress.

20.   But then, what Ontjes, Haase and Sutherland do is not about winning friends and influencing enemy fans.