11.   His popularity sank after humiliating defeats by outgunned but spirited Chechen defenders who drove Russian troops from the center of the city.

12.   His popularity has sunk to a new low, with about half of survey respondents saying he should resign.

13.   Now, its popularity has sunk as allegations of massive corruption swirl around the old authoritarian leader.

14.   One small group burned a big picture of Tung, whose popularity has sunk to record lows.

15.   The big risk is that their popularity will sink further if there is nothing much to please the voters.

16.   The dispute could mean more trouble for Portillo, whose popularity has sunk in the year since he took office.

17.   Walesa, whose popularity sank during his five-year term, had campaigned on fears of a Communist resurgence.