21.  The tobacco companies are finding they have few friends left in Congress, despite being a heavy contributor to both political parties.

22.  The sky was a particularly impenetrable shade, the air chill, and the family teenager vociferous in her disappointment at leaving her friends back home.

23.  They never meant to leave their friends beside a gurgling swamp.

24.  After the election, Blades went back to California to resume his acting career, leaving his friend Fernando Manfredo in charge of the party.

25.  He was escorted by President Castro, who then left his friend and political ally to enjoy a day of private rest.

26.  Singer left friends at golf course to try out new experimental plane.