11.   The invitation appeared aimed at exploiting divisions in opposition ranks.

12.   The Montenegrins have been clearly disappointed over divisions in opposition ranks.

13.   There were fears, however, he could be running out of options as some vital industries, such as coal mines, join the opposition ranks.

14.   Younger officers and field commanders have been openly complaining about their status and some are believed to be ready to join opposition ranks openly.

15.   He declined to comment on whether police had infiltrated the opposition ranks at the gathering.

16.   Bushra joined the opposition ranks and became one of the leading military figures at the head of the National Democratic Alliance, which groups several opposition factions.

17.   But the selection of a candidate threatens to create a rift in opposition ranks.

18.   The Swedish press had speculated that the Social Democratic government might show clemency, causing a stir in opposition ranks.

19.   West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu has even been cited as a potential prime minister from the opposition ranks.

20.   It also claimed many casualties in the opposition ranks.