11.   Observers noted an absence of the intimidation and violence which had been a feature of previous elections, all of which had been closely fought.

12.   All observers noted that the elections had been free and fair and that conduct had exceeded all expectations.

13.   Observers noted that the Egyptian press, apparently reflecting public opinion, had recently taken to challenging Islamic zealotry.

14.   Many observers have noted how administration in new states consumed the bulk of revenue at the expense of investment and development.

15.   One Scottish observer noted that both parties are angry to a higher degree than ever I saw them even in the Exclusion time.

16.   As some observers noted, the new regulation establishes the principle that environmental concerns take precedence over commercial arguments.

17.   In Britain, too, observers have noted instances of direct government interference in the day-to-day running of the railways stretching back to the early days of nationalization.

18.   And skeptical observers noted Thursday that the networks might see a ratings system mostly as a maneuver.

19.   As one observer has noted, he is a little loose with his lips.

20.   As many observers have noted, the two men clash on everything from abortion to tax rates.