101.   His assassination spread fear of more violence and return to authoritarian rule.

102.   His appointment of dozens of retired military officials to key government posts has further encouraged speculation that he is preparing for a return to authoritarian rule despite repeated denials.

103.   His authoritarian rule brought years of decline.

104.   He stressed that the initiative came from Lukashenko, known for his authoritarian rule in Belarus and admiration for the former Soviet Union.

105.   His trip was preceded by angry criticism that China does not warrant normal relations with the United States because of political and religious persecution, censorship and authoritarian rule.

106.   His reputation was sullied by authoritarian rule and disastrous socialist economic policies.

107.   However, his electoral triumph has been overshadowed by growing international criticism of his authoritarian rule and reluctance to permit ethnic Serb refugees to return to their homes.

108.   However, his authoritarian rule and insistence on keeping the country secular have put him at odds with fundamentalist Islamic groups.

109.   Impoverished Bulgaria is on the brink of hyperinflation that could push discouraged citizens towards authoritarian rule instead of democracy, prominent commentators said Thursday.

110.   Hyperinflation is looming and may push discouraged citizens toward authoritarian rule instead of democracy, politicians and analysts have warned.