11.   But his popularity has been rising in recent weeks as France ended its last set of nuclear tests in the South Pacific.

12.   Draskovic apparently fears that ambitious Djindjic, whose popularity has risen dramatically during the protests, could decide to go for the presidential post himself.

13.   He fended off the critics, though, and opinion polls say his popularity is rising.

14.   Her popularity instantly rose in polls.

15.   Their popularity rising despite continued Irish Republican Army violence, Sinn Fein candidates achieved a historic breakthrough by winning two seats in the British Parliament on Friday.

16.   Their popularity rising despite continued Irish Republican Army violence, Sinn Fein candidates achieved a historic breakthrough Friday by winning two seats in the British Parliament.

17.   His popularity rose steadily as the country economic woes worsened with monthly inflation well into double digits by May.