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Both were irresistible forces of nature invariably convinced they were right, both built powerful and lasting empires which brooked no dissent or waverers, both were capable of dishing out the hairdryer treatment to unfortunate underlings.

A retirement to chew over for Sir Alex

Biden s aggressive debating turn enthused Obama s Democratic supporters, but pundits expressed doubt that it would convert many waverers, and the younger and less experienced Ryan was seen as having held his own in the key test.

Romney hits trail after VP hopefuls spar in debate

Extending the ban to paper bags risks causing the waverers to swing to the other side.

Don't overstuff bag ban

LONDON/ZUG, Switzerland, Jumada II 10, 1433, May 1, 2012, SPA -- Miner Xstrata sought to win over waverers to the merits of its $39 billion takeover by commodities trader Glencore, telling shareholders to back the "fair and reasonable" offer even as investors flexed their muscles by expressing opposition to its pay plan, Reuters reported.

Coal up 9 percent, boosted by thermal coal

The Budget might persuade some waverers they can now afford to go.

Hols don't have to Costa lotta; There are still bargains to be had in Spain and Greece writes Jeremy Gates

But a steady trickle of defections has reduced his majority to the point that one or two waverers could inflict a defeat in the confidence vote, expected as late as midnight.

Greek PM faces knife-edge survival vote

"My message to any waverers is that this is the start of something special under Mowbray and they should get on board."

The King of Teesside; YOUR BORO, YOUR SEAT

BOOKMAKERS Betfred, who were yesterday declared victorious in the race to buy the Tote in the first material change of ownership since the statebacked betting operator was set up in 1928, will win the hearts and minds of racing's waverers by showing them the money.

DONE DEAL; Betfred make pledge to racing after Tote bid succeeds

Ultimately, results and performances on the pitch help dictate numbers as well and while this was not a match to remember and to persuade any waverers, it should be put into the context of the season as a whole.

Foot taken off the gas; Blues must regain focus for Sunday

Katherine Jenkins - Believe THE "bonus track" - Adagio - added to the end of this latest CD from Katherine Jenkins might make waverers wonder what's wrong with the first dozen songs on offer.

cd review

Just as importantly, after conducting a global survey, FOTA aim to improve F1 as a spectacle, making it more transparent not just for the die-hard fans, but the waverers and uninitiated they are hoping to attract.

Motor Racing: Teams all set to sign up to new agreement; FORMULA ONE

Pringle writes in his article for the Telegraph that there was a break for dinner 90 minutes later, with only some of the players entering the marble-floored lobby, suggesting there were waverers.