He was, however, known for his convivial style outside parliament and his equally pugnacious style inside the house.

To many Democrats, Mr. Harkin's proposals and his pugnacious style are inspiring after years of party-sanctioned timidity.

In Suffolk, the focus was on the District Attorney's race and the pugnacious style of the Republican incumbent, Mr. Catterson.

Mr. Rosenbaum, known for his pugnacious style, has refused to capitulate on the fight and is lining up supporters among party leaders.

And, to many in Houston and elsewhere, what was the northwest project, after all, but perhaps the most outrageous example of Columbia's pugnacious style?

"He has a pugnacious, confrontational style, which is probably a strength because it helps him to dramatize issues," Professor Reiter of the University of Connecticut.

Julio Gallo was known for a courtly manner, which contrasted with his brother's more pugnacious style.

But Mr. Major avoided the pugnacious style that ultimately caused his predecessor, Margaret Thatcher, to be isolated by the others.

Rivers's hardly has classic, Price-like form, or Anthony's pugnacious style and quickness.

Saffin was well known for his pugnacious style, because of which he often ended up in court as a litigant.