Some works by lesser-known figures are known to have been reattributed to Herodian, presumably in order to increase the prestige of the works.

As often happens in public corruption cases, prosecutors focused on lesser-known figures partly to build their case against the person holding higher office.

It would be far wiser, he said, to pick on lesser-known figures and so avoid an international uproar over human rights.

Thus far at Roland Garros, the fantastic has been largely the domain of lesser-known figures.

Included are pastels by many well-known artists, as well as some lesser-known figures who were nonetheless once highly regarded.

Mr. Bush's flubbing of a televised pop quiz on lesser-known international figures gave rise to questions about his preparedness for the presidency.

Nearly two years after the start of the investigations, only a handful of fund-trading cases - all involving lesser-known figures - are headed for trial.

(At the same time, however, interest in artists associated with Rembrandt has increased as the project has attributed works to these lesser-known figures.)

But there were some shorter remarks made by lesser-known figures that sparkle in the sands of our time.

It will also be cultivating local singers and bringing in lesser-known figures from Europe.