41.   Wahid would mostly likely retain a ceremonial role.

42.   Weizman has irked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his dovish views and his tendency to step out of the bounds of ceremonial role and get involved in day-to-day politics.

43.   Weizman was also the focus of radio talk shows, with many callers charging that he overstepped the authority of his largely ceremonial role.

44.   With Mandela having adopted an increasingly ceremonial role, Mbeki has already been effectively running the country for several years.

45.   The president has an essentially ceremonial role, but he is very popular with Israelis.

46.   Under the new constitution, the reins of power will be held by the prime minister, with the new president in a largely ceremonial role.

47.   President Weizman has a largely ceremonial role.

48.   Some observers say that it may be his bid to break out of his ceremonial role and become involved politically and socially that has done him the most harm.

49.   The assembly was also to appoint a new president, who would hold a largely ceremonial role.