21.   He was joined by Assemblyman Dov Hikind, an influential figure in Borough Park, and by a sound truck that blared its message in both English and Yiddish.

22.   He was an influential figure among state court judges.

23.   His socially liberal views on abortion and gay rights have alienated him from many influential figures in his party.

24.   Indeed, Ferber had been a very influential figure in the municipal-bond industry.

25.   In the course of her ascent, Ms. Rhone has become an influential figure in the industry and a model for black Americans.

26.   Influential figures in the ruling party are urging that the investigations be curbed.

27.   Ione Dilley and Paul Carbone, two influential figures, have sided with Bush, although others have thrown their support elsewhere.

28.   It is not clear how many fighters might be backing Karzai but there is no doubt that he is a highly influential figure.

29.   John Silber, a most influential figure for all his elective unsuccess, has added his own designs.

30.   Later Philip L. Graham became an even more influential figure in Washington, a close friend of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.