But such art has a passionate following among a legion of stubborn adherents.

It developed a passionate following and won awards, but a year ago it succumbed to financial pressure.

Still, tenors from the Italian tradition have always generated the most passionate followings.

Given Mr. Buchanan's passionate following among social conservatives in states with early contests, his candidacy would immediately complicate the race.

That was proof that this band has a big and passionate following.

Some second wines develop a passionate following of their own.

Sports in South Africa have a passionate following, although they remain largely divided along ethnic lines.

The Cubs, the lovable losers, still have the more passionate following.

But while rap music has a passionate following, even in small towns like Boblingen, many teen-agers were critical of the singer.

The book has also transformed him from a midlevel writer to one with a passionate international following.