31. As a result, Kerry has become a central figure in a controversy touched off by a series of articles published last month by the San Jose Mercury News. 32. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for six years, he was a central figure on tax, trade and health legislation. 33. As in past interviews, Simpson reiterated his belief that Faye Resnick, a friend of his ex-wife, is a central figure in solving the mystery. 34. Battie will be a central figure. 35. Behind him lies a team without a coach, one on which he is a central figure in an uncertain situation. 36. Borodin, a central figure in the mushrooming scandals of the past year, is also a close ally of both Putin and former president Boris Yeltsin. 37. Bobby became a central figure in the family mythology, second only to Jack. 38. A couple of central figures developed more deeply would have guaranteed the book the designation of instant classic. 39. A small blond woman whose delicate features were once likened to porcelain, Mrs. Haggard was also a central figure in the literary social whirl. 40. A staunch conservative from the bayou country below New Orleans, Foster has become a central figure in the gambling battle. |