1.   Although there are other strong candidates, including ultranationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky, many commentators believe the election will come down to a straight showdown between Yeltsin and Zyuganov.

2.   But experienced social commentators believe the additional social perspectives present in the debate are unmistakable.

3.   But some German commentators believe Kohl faces a peculiar political quandary.

4.   Given the spate of revelations, many commentators believe that divorce is now only a matter of time.

5.   Most commentators believe that ultimately the Texas billionaire will conclude that person is himself.

6.   This may indeed stunt individuality, as many Japanese commentators believe, and it may exert pressure on kids who stick out.

7.   When pundits or professors talk about political courage, they often mean that some politician has taken a chance with the voters for something the commentator believes in.

8.   Other commentators believe China may be playing for time to finish its own series of nuclear tests before any ban comes into force.

9.   Political commentators believe a coalition deal announced by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will greatly improve his chances of retaining office after a general election expected to occur in May.

10.   Although a new suit may be filed against the Swiss, many commentators believe that the risk of Swiss assets in the United Swiss being frozen has subsided.