But its last contribution came in 1990; since then, the municipal bond industry has been barred from making more than token contributions to candidates.

Washington has compensated for a token financial contribution of $6.9 million by sending thousands of marines with helicopters to help relief operations.

But so far, there's been not even a token military contribution from Germany or Japan.

But why insist on assuming command if the U.S. makes just a token contribution of troops?

But after the first album, he withdrew from the band and only provided token contributions.

"But I could afford to give a token contribution to those who are worse off than I am."

Meanwhile, they would absolve the sugar industry from all but token contributions, while suggesting that the Federal Government pay the bill.

Asked if he was satisfied with the token contributions, Mr. Bush said, "Every contribution helps."

And GBP9000 per annum would only be a token contribution by the students toward the total costs of mounting such a course.

Turning the tide of despair in low-income neighborhoods requires more than token charitable contributions from the banking industry.