61.   Anatoly Chubais, speaking at a news conference, played down speculation about his enormous influence.

62.   And because Madame Chiang was known to wield enormous influence behind the scenes, she always aroused intense emotions.

63.   But he retains enormous influence.

64.   But his efforts have been thwarted on every corner by hard-liners, who fear such changes could erode their enormous influence over nearly every aspect of life.

65.   But through tax audits and its control of most banks, the government can wield enormous influence on management of private businesses.

66.   But with his enormous influence in German soccer and his charisma, it would be hard to imagine Beckenbauer playing second fiddle to Ribbeck and Stielike.

67.   Conservatives have reacted harshly to changes, such as a more open media, which they fear could erode their enormous influence.

68.   Conservatives have opposed him at every turn, reacting harshly against changes they fear could erode their enormous influence over nearly every aspect of life.

69.   Conservatives have reacted harshly against changes they fear could erode their enormous influence over nearly every aspect of life.

70.   However, the PKK is reported to be operating in Lebanon, where Syria maintains troops and wields enormous influence with the Beirut government.