All over Russia, local politicians and business tycoons have latched onto the bankruptcy law to effectively seize valuable companies at a fraction of their market value, critics say.

In the following days, General Suharto, one of the most senior surviving commanders, isolated the conspirators and effectively seized power.

Yet Mrs. Salina's experience illustrates how insiders can effectively seize control of companies, sometimes through interlocking directorships.

While Queen Anora inherits her husband's authority, Loghain quickly declares himself her regent and effectively seizes control of the kingdom.

The group tried to fire him, but the imam, popular with the congregation, refused to leave and effectively seized control from the founders.

In 1948, Beck allied with his long-time rival Jimmy Hoffa and effectively seized control of the union.

Ms. Browner can also step in and effectively seize control of a recalcitrant state's entire anti-pollution strategy.

Just three weeks ago, he had looked to Tuesday as the day when he would effectively seize the nomination by sweeping to victory in most of the states.

The Kutama, however, used the opportunity to install their leader, al-Hasan ibn 'Ammar, as prime minister, and to effectively seize control of the central government for themselves.

Mr. Bush and Mr. Gorbachev effectively seized the opportunity for a practical demonstration of how the post-cold war world could work.