Krochock, a tenacious advocate, became the firm's managing partner.

In Congress, he was a tenacious advocate, often for causes that interested few other members.

"He is a tenacious advocate for the people and would make a terrific attorney general," Andrew J. Spano, the county executive, said of Mr. Brodsky at the event.

John was a mentor and teacher to many, and an effective and tenacious advocate for his clients.

Whether out of genuine respect or fear that she will throw up some roadblock to a future project, business leaders and public officials praise Ms. Compoccia as a tenacious local advocate.

Instead we endorse his Democratic challenger, Nora Bredes, a reform-minded member of the Suffolk County Legislature who has proved a tenacious and effective advocate for the causes she pursues.

George J. Tenet, the director of central intelligence, described Mr. Millis as "a tenacious advocate for a strong national intelligence capability."

He was a tenacious advocate of democracy even when it was out of fashion.

Rose Kushner, a vigorous and tenacious advocate for women with breast cancer, died Sunday of the disease.

"The cause of peace and freedom and decency have never had a more tireless or tenacious advocate," he said, hugging the buttoned-down official.