Mr. Young's close identification with the economic growth of Atlanta gives him a certain aura.

Richey said that his close identification with Treen worked against him.

It's a device that brings the audience into close identification with some person who is like them.

To do this, his backers have adapted a two-pronged strategy - heavy campaign spending and close identification with a new economic plan.

Or they could symbolize "protection or close identification and reciprocity" between the two.

The appeal's problems are complicated by its close identification with Cardinal Law.

Voters from both parties expressed concern about President Bush's close identification with corporate interests, and his handling of the economy.

Other General Mills products also succeeded, in large part because of strong marketing and close identification with consumer desires.

That close identification can cut both ways, of course.

But close identification with reform carries risks in a profession vulnerable to political change.