11.   But Hun Sen has threatened the prince with arrest if he returns and weakened any chances he has of waging an effective campaign.

12.   But some say he weakened his chances by waiting so long to take his shot.

13.   But the backing for his replacement by more than a dozen generals and admirals appeared to decisively weaken his chances of holding on to his position.

14.   But there are concerns that divisions within the ethnic Albanian leadership could weaken the chance for substantial progress toward setting up a system of representative government.

15.   But the backing for his replacement by more than a dozen generals and admirals appeared to weaken his chances of holding on to his position.

16.   But some say he weakened his chances by passing so long before taking his shot.

17.   But the voting system will be changed in ways that democrats complain will weaken their chances of a big comeback.

18.   But the voting system will be changed in ways that democrats complain will weaken their chances of repeating their past sweeping victories.

19.   Chinese University professor Lau Siu-kai said the fall in votes had obviously weakened the chances of rival candidates.

20.   However, the strong consumer confidence numbers may have weakened the chances for an interim rate cut before the next Fed meeting in mid-May.