But Microsoft's considerable financial heft has eroded most resistance.

Ms. Hong's earnest singing, considerable vocal heft and expressive dynamic shifts took full advantage of one of the most grateful lyric soprano roles in the repertory.

But Mr. Norman seems to be on a mission to define the position as one that still holds considerable heft and prestige.

But apart from sheer escapism the music carries a considerable emotional heft.

Mr. Rubano, accompanied on piano by Alex Rybeck, is a staunchly old-fashioned theatrical baritone with semioperatic leanings and considerable vocal heft.

In addition to affording considerable heft, Mahler also offers enough flash and dazzle that he is seldom upstaged.

It is possible that Germany's decision to throw its considerable political heft behind a new candidate and campaign publicly for him will work this time.

The deal marries two companies with considerable heft, though with somewhat different goals.

Ms. Reese has a booming voice that adds considerable heft to her matriarchal authority.

Now, fueled by rejection, Dubner wields his considerable journalistic heft in the enterprise of discrediting his hero.