101.   Yet, a few years ago, such popularity was almost inconceivable.

102.   Polls have consistently shown Balladur as the favorite to head the conservative ticket in the spring presidential race, but his popularity has recently been on the decline.

103.   Ouyahia has been rumored as a potential candidate, but his popularity is at a low point.

104.   Both Barak and Arafat are heading to the summit at a time when their popularity at home is at a low.

105.   East Timor has kept international attention because of alleged human rights violations by Indonesian troops and a simmering independence movement, whose popularity is difficult to determine.

106.   Even his popularity has been on the rise.

107.   Even his popularity is on the rise.

108.   Her popularity is worldwide.

109.   His popularity has been low in recent years because of the declining economy, surging crime and the war in Chechnya.

110.   His popularity has been low in recent years because of the declining economy and other problems.