He was an early, high-profile opponent of eugenics laws, and he carried his opposition into the vice-presidency.

The Pirates have feasted on soft opponents like Monmouth, Rider and St. Peter's, and their four losses have come against high-profile opponents.

His handlers, though, have been vocal about seeking only high-profile opponents for their fighter.

They will not face a high-profile opponent until the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.

Mr. Lazio, Republican of Long Island, also tried to increase his visibility against his high-profile opponent, Hillary Rodham Clinton, by giving several television interviews.

The Aggies have a difficult time scheduling high-profile opponents, which rarely emerge from the Smith Spectrum victorious.

Though Hagler was a top-ranked middleweight title contender for most of the 1970s, the Petronellis found it difficult to line up high-profile opponents willing to risk facing him.

But when a team plays this well against a quality, high-profile opponent, it has to mean something.

Other high-profile political opponents also came under criminal investigation since.

From the beginning, the Eighth District race received special attention from both parties at the national level, with Mr. Martini considered a vulnerable Republican because of his high-profile opponent.