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For most of the last century, the world operated on the big-man theory of politics: Towering personalities were required to drive big changes.

Online, Small Voices Become Sparks of Revolution Gerald F. Seib 2011

By this time, it became clear to the Lakers that their need for a lost post big-man presence was a mandate.

One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

Clifford Ray, Howard's former big-man tutor, says, He is nowhere near where he's going to be.

Super human: Howard, Magic's man of steel, has joy for life 2009

By this time, it became clear to the Lakers that their need for a lost post big-man presence was a mandate.

One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

Marshall: 15-2 (4-0) The Thundering Herd have a spectacular player in Hassan Whiteside, who tallied a big-man triple-double of 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks at conference foe Central Florida on Friday.

Eric Angevine: College Basketball's Surprising Midseason Contenders 2010

And Anthony, Miami's best big-man defender off the bench, got his third against Bosh with 10: 20 left in the half.

USATODAY.com 2008

Holbrooke hoped he could crack the problem by the sheer force of his intellect and big-man charisma.

Richard Holbrooke, a force of personality David Ignatius 2010

He's wearing a big-man Pink Floyd t-shirt and shorts, the low waist of which looks like it's cutting off the circulation to his testicles, his feet squeezed into flip-flops.

Neighbors 2009

I think Bush knows it deep down, hence all the swagger and big-man talk.

Bush To Reporters: Terrorists "Are A Threat To Your Children" 2009

Dan Issel: Great scorer that looked like he played nose guard for Paul Brown with the missing two front teeth; sweet shooter with big-man moves.

High Fives: Issel was golden for Nuggets 2007