But the governor has continually cited polls showing his approval rating at more than 65 percent as proof that voters endorse his stance on law and order.

In addition, the Buckley decision has been continually cited by lower courts in fending off efforts to regulate "issue advocacy" advertisements.

Continually cited in the classroom or at the family dinner table, they became a code of conduct, a delectably ironic secular catechism programmed toward character building and self-improvement.

Medtronic also is continually cited as one of the most admired companies in industry and has been singled out for its strong corporate governance and commitment to philanthropy and community involvement.

Since his campaign, he has continually cited Robert Frost, often mangling his well-known verse to say, "High fences make good neighbors."

That will almost certainly make Mr. Adams a minister, an eventuality that Mr. Paisley and hard-line opponents of Mr. Trimble in his own party have continually cited as a reason for opposing the peace effort.

Retail experts have continually cited the regional discount sector of retailing as one of the most ripe for consolidations, after a dismal Christmas season and a spate of bankruptcies last year.

A cultural icon, the spry, productive nonagenarian was continually cited as an inspiration for housewives, widows and retirees.

Andrea Jung, the chief executive of Avon Products, is continually cited as an exception to the glass ceiling rule.

Reginald's testimony is continually cited in the process of Thomas' canonization.