31.   Exit polls suggest that a big turnout of black voters combined with strong support from independents and some crossover Republicans were key.

32.   Generating a big turnout could be the key.

33.   Mainstream political parties, churches and labor unions have announced counter-demonstrations, and militant left-wing groups are also calling for a big turnout to block the march.

34.   Still, Gagauz authorities voiced hopes for a big turnout.

35.   The big turnout far exceeded the numbers of student activists who have protested outside Parliament in recent weeks, demanding that the government move faster on democratic reform.

36.   The club has reduced admission prices for the game to encourage a big turnout.

37.   The crowd was even larger than last year, which saw a big turnout just over a month after President Suharto resigned amid deadly riots and pro-democracy protests.

38.   U.N. Assistance Mission in East Timor chief Ian Martin said he was hopeful of a big turnout despite escalating violence.

39.   HAMAS has called for a big turnout at a rally on Friday, one week after the battles between its supporters and Palestinian Authority police.

40.   A big turnout is generally considered to favour Yeltsin over Zyuganov, whose supporters tend to be older and more committed to exercising their vote.