Opposition parties said they were suspicious that contracts were coming in just under $25,000 in order to give business to Flaherty's friends and supporters.

Many portraits were done in several versions, to be sent as diplomatic gifts or given to supporters of the increasingly embattled king.

He said the channel gave air time to both supporters and opponents of the war, and prided itself on its independence.

The newly appointed prime minister will then form a government, giving a hundred or more governmental offices to his or her supporters.

The Church refused to give Christian burials to supporters of the rebellion.

Before his death, Hindman gave a farewell speech to his neighbors and political supporters, from the porch of his house.

Understanding the situation, the police gave way to him and other supporters.

In Texas and other places, some appointments of counsel are regarded as sinecures to be given to friends and supporters.

Instead of giving federal jobs to political supporters, Hayes wished to award them by merit according to an examination that all applicants would take.

It also gave hope to supporters of 20 or so other people of Arab descent being held on secret evidence.