1.   If standards appear lower than in the past, there are explanations.

2.   It appeared even lower on Monday.

3.   The new system will likely make the reported economic growth rate appear lower, as it did in the second quarter.

4.   But in areas that support Yeltsin, it appeared lower.

5.   But Zahner said turnout appeared lower than expected.

6.   But Zahner said turnout appeared lower than expected, and turnouts in rural areas seemed to be higher than in urban areas, Zahner said.

7.   Turnout appeared significantly lower in other parts of the country, where voting progressed smoothly, radio reports said.