1.   Although from different ends of the political spectrum, Mr Kohl and Mitterrand enjoyed a long-standing and close personal friendship.

2.   At the opposite end of the political spectrum are the Marxist theories.

3.   At the other end of the political spectrum, some left-leaning think tanks take money from interested parties.

4.   But commentators from the opposite end of the political spectrum are virtually excluded from the national discourse, especially on network television.

5.   The announcement has upset people all across the political spectrum.

6.   The bill drew support from across the political spectrum.

7.   There has been a rising chorus of opposition to the governing parties from across the political spectrum.

8.   ...parties competing across the political spectrum.