| The extravagant mansions built on the island of Syros reflect the wealth of these early magnates. |
| Experience also shows that our present rulers and corporate magnates will not yield without a fight. |
| Film stars and directors, business magnates and corporate houses are now keen to acquire timeworn artifacts. |
| He had to consult the nobles, the magnates of the Church, and, in time, representatives from the towns who could make commitments of money. |
| Aware of the power of the press, many political parties have even nominated media magnates as members of parliament. |
| The most ardent backers of the opposition were the business magnates and the armed forces. |
