1.   The poll also gave the thumbs down to male know-it-alls - the pet hate for most women.

2.   Although the polls give him the lowest performance rating of any post-war leader, Mr Major doubted there would be a challenge this year.

3.   Although polls currently give Clinton a commanding lead, they are merely a snapshot in time and are subject to wild fluctuations.

4.   Although most political analysts consider the race too close to call, latest polls give a slight edge to the separatists.

5.   And while the polls give Zedillo a clear margin, Mexicans who hope to see the PRI ousted are optimistic.

6.   A new poll did not give Putin, a former intelligence official, much hope.

7.   But early polls have given him confidence.

8.   But polls give Bush a comfortable lead in the state this time, an ominous sign for Gore.

9.   But several polls give a hint.

10.   But the new poll may give him pause, along with the once-confident Republican strategists.