21.   Despite a personal appeal from President Bush, the troops did not withdraw for weeks.

22.   Denise Rich and Quinn made personal appeals to Clinton to grant the pardon before prosecutors were aware that a pardon of a noted fugitive was being considered.

23.   Each bid committee hosted parties in Birmingham, delivered last-minute gifts to the I.O.C. members, and made final personal appeals to the I.O.C. members.

24.   Few topics seem to have so much personal appeal for members of Congress.

25.   Forbes did win over The Union Leader of Manchester, but even it felt compelled to mention his lack of personal appeal in its endorsement.

26.   Frahm has been a well-respected politician, known for the personal appeal she brings to the campaign trail.

27.   Friday, the law enforcement task force investigating the Birmingham bombing issued a personal appeal to Rudolph.

28.   Gingrich is also making strong personal appeals to Republicans.

29.   Hatch finally wore him down, Papows said, with a personal appeal.

30.   He made a personal appeal last week to Reggie Miller.