11.   But the problems apparently have not eroded support within the Tech family.

12.   But the harshness of their rule eroded their support.

13.   But this continued lying will expose his false contrition, erode popular support and hasten his political demise.

14.   Disillusionment with worsening economic hardship, aggravated by restrictions on working in Israel, have eroded support in Gaza for the Palestinian Israeli accord.

15.   Earlier, Republicans were concerned that Patrick Buchanan would erode conservative support for Texas Gov. George W. Bush.

16.   Even the suggestion of a shift in position could further erode support for a policy that seems to be increasingly falling out of favor among blacks.

17.   Further market decline could further erode support for partial privatization.

18.   He himself was one, inspiring unusual enthusiasms in his first months in office, but one misstep after another has eroded his support.

19.   However, the protest is unlikely to erode much support for Daley, who holds a commanding lead in recent polls over independent candidate Roland Burris.

20.   In the months before his resignation, however, news articles about his ties to political consultants and lobbyists severely eroded his support.