11.   The Haitian organizers of the vote and their U.N. advisers have taken many steps intended to avoid the massive fraud that has almost always marred elections here.

12.   There are still fears that the elections will be marred by violence or fraud.

13.   Zabludovsky said he does not believe the election will be marred by fraud, which discredited the last presidential election.

14.   Opposition parties have alleged the election was marred by widespread fraud and also have asked the court to nullify the vote and order new balloting.

15.   Bombings, Muslim rebels mar Philippine elections.

16.   But all the candidates have voiced concern that the elections will be marred by fraud.

17.   But at least one violent incident reportedly marred the elections.

18.   But despite the theatrics, politicians are worried the elections will be marred by a low voter turnout.

19.   But observers from a private American group, the National Democratic Institute, said Tuesday that the election was marred by numerous violations and fell short of international standards.

20.   But the elections were marred by charges of fraud, and by scattered fighting that killed at least three people.