11.  Suddenly, the team that not long ago staged fire sales to dump high-salaried stars has a solid collection of legitimate players.

12.  Woody appears to be the only legitimate player in the bunch.

13.  Her television appearance suggests that the military government is willing to accept her a legitimate player in the public political arena.

14.  As the potential returns from the world of sport increase, so sporting groups are becoming increasingly accepted as legitimate players in the leisure industry.

15.  Until the issue of East Timor is resolved, he said, Jakarta will not be recognized as a legitimate player on the international stage.