And the other three might as well have, because they supported causes espoused by the coalition.

Siegel's latest cause, espoused in the current issue of Harper's , is Eyes Wide Shut , which only he among all critics in America has realized is a great work of art.

In 27 years of imprisonment, Mr. Mandela has grown into a symbol of liberation for the country's black majority, and his release has become a cause espoused by those opposed to apartheid at home and in the West.

The exact cause espoused isn't stated.

The causes espoused by the protesters are diverse.

B1 12 LaRouche aides were arrested on charges of fraudulently obtaining money from donors to causes espoused by the extremist, Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr., including $846,000 from New Yorkers.

Many producers, writers and network executives, especially younger ones, are sympathetic to and are sometimes actively involved in the causes espoused by the activist groups.

Another witness was to be Representative Helen Chenoweth, Republican of Idaho, who has expressed suspicion of armed Federal officials and sympathy for causes espoused by paramilitary groups.

Yet Mr. Bush appeared determined to outbid them, pushing hard for his favorite proposals while adding billions more for many of the same causes espoused by Democrats.

So the funds to be raised by the foundation will be earmarked for programs that support causes espoused by Mr. Mosser.