41.   The Socialists have consistently topped polls for months, although their lead has slipped recently.

42.   Twice against Edmonton, the Stars had two-goal leads slip away, but they went on to win both games in overtime.

43.   Woods let a third-round lead slip away last year and finished second to Lee Westwood.

44.   Any size lead can slip away.

45.   Barcelona have finally earned an impressive victory after letting leads slip in their last two matches.

46.   Elsewhere, Motherwell let a one-goal lead slip as third-placed Livingston enhanced their claims for a UEFA Cup spot with victory at Fir Park.

47.   The US Open champion had allowed a three stroke lead to slip with three bogies on the backward nine.

48.   Thoughts of letting a lead slip away are fresh in the mind of Els, who blew a three-stroke lead in the PGA Championship on Sunday.

49.   This time, Helen Alfredsson vowed, she would not let her lead slip away.