21.   Apart from those powers, the president has largely ceremonial role.

22.   As president, Weizman has a largely ceremonial role, but carries great moral weight.

23.   But few voters feel stirred by the battle for the post of head of state, which brings no executive power and has evolved into a mostly ceremonial role.

24.   But Russia has played a largely ceremonial role.

25.   For nearly two decades, Sarazen hit a ball off the first tee in his ceremonial role as an official starter.

26.   However, Katsav has a mainly ceremonial role, and the real power rests with Sharon.

27.   However, Katsav has a mainly ceremonial role and the real power is in the hands of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

28.   In Israel, the president plays a largely ceremonial role and has little executive power.

29.   Israeli commentators said Tuesday that while they had many misgivings about Weizman, the hapless Amor was not the man to hold the largely ceremonial role of president.

30.   Nelson Mandela has started retreating to a more ceremonial role, turning over most duties to his heir apparent and spending time when possible with his new girlfriend.