But Mr. Bush maintains a loyal core here.

They developed a loyal core following in the United States, due to songs such as "I'm Tired", a driving, melodic song from the album.

To form a fanatically loyal core of influential people who obey my every whim.

A flaw in the method became apparent when programmes with low audience numbers were left with a small, yet loyal, core of fans.

The Republicans, a smaller party with a more loyal core of voters, could again gain from a three-way race.

The town centre supports a loyal core of shoppers, diners, and drinkers, but the nightlife is modest.

This campaign has been carried out with help from a small but loyal core of former liberation fighters turned thugs.

Despite their struggles of other seasons, the Devils inspired a loyal core of fans.

All the chasing after the "floating vote," Mr. Sharon continued, uttering the term with obvious disdain, was threatening to lose this loyal core.

Bush has been active in Texas politics since the 60's, and has a loyal core of longtime supporters within state Republican circles.