41.   The breakout gave Rivas credibility, he said, and the others must have looked up to him.

42.   The decision has infuriated Iranian exiles, who say the administration is subverting drug policy in a desperate attempt to give credibility to a new regime in Tehran.

43.   The fabrications would give him credibility with students and academic colleagues, Burkett said, disputing the argument that Ellis had nothing to gain.

44.   The group offered just enough details to give credibility to the claim.

45.   The in-fighting among leaders of the ruling right has given new credibility to the campaign of a long-time moderate Socialist Party official, Lionel Jospin.

46.   The professor also expected the publicity would give Rigg credibility to approach foundations for research grants.

47.   The risk that the contents are damaging is slight, and admissions committee members give greater credibility to confidential communications.

48.   The selection of Lieberman has worked well for Gore, giving Gore credibility as a risk-taker and tightening the polls.

49.   The World Trade Center attacks and subsequent lethal anthrax attacks through the U.S. mails gave frightening credibility to scenarios drawn up by terrorism experts.

50.   Their presence at campaign events, with medals on display, can give credibility to a political candidate seeking the title of commander-in-chief.