11.   A further ballooning in the deficit could undercut support in the U.S. for funding bailouts.

12.   A poor LDP showing could undercut his support among the rank-and-file and lead to his ouster in LDP presidential elections in September.

13.   Although previous confrontations ultimately forced Iraq to back down, they undercut support for a hardline stand within the Security Council.

14.   Although previous confrontations ultimately forced Iraq to back down, they undercut support for a hard-line stand within the Security Council.

15.   But pollster Hanoch Smith said Peres might be undercutting his support if voters believe the early election is a political ploy.

16.   But in the House, organized labor has waged a fierce campaign against the legislation, undercutting Democratic support.

17.   But pollster Hanoch Smith said Peres might be undercutting his support if voters object to the early election as a political ploy.

18.   Failure to protect the national identity of soccer clubs, Aigner said, could undercut fan support.

19.   Failure to protect the national identity of clubs, Aigner said, could undercut fan support.

20.   However, a heavy campaign against the bill in the House by organized labor has seriously undercut Democratic support.