Ms. Fields, who was among the first black women in city history to run for mayor, inspired a loyal cadre of women and minorities.

Wang Qan did not retain a loyal cadre this time, and there was no ally Temujin to succor him.

He had also built up a loyal cadre of admirers among conservatives because of his willingness to take on the man who appointed him, Bill Clinton.

Whatever their view of Mr. Finneran, who operated with a loyal cadre, colleagues say things will be very different in Massachusetts politics.

As such, he developed a loyal cadre of Republican and Democratic legislators.

The loyal cadre of Patsy's patrons must find something there that I missed while working through the menu systematically.

Darnell relies on a loyal cadre of producers to transform his outlandish ideas into packaged product.

Walsh also developed a loyal cadre of associates.

His management style created a loyal cadre of captains, waiters and busboys who followed Drew as he created new culinary fiefdoms.

A loyal cadre of customers, all accomplished pianists, often lingers after hours.