31.   Commentators have been predicting a split in the uneasy coalition as rows between the two parties have escalated in recent months.

32.   Most commentators here predicted that the ruling party would maintain its parliamentary majority.

33.   Political commentators predicted stormy debates, which would be broadcast live on state-run Bangladesh Betar radio.

34.   Political commentators had predicted that widespread apathy among voters would lead to a low turnout, adding that voters were turned off by partisan politics and regionalism.

35.   Political commentators had predicted that widespread voter apathy would lead to a low turnout, adding that people had been turned off by partisan politics and regionalism.

36.   Political commentators had predicted that widespread apathy among voters would lead to the low turnout, adding that voters were turned off by partisan politics and regionalism.

37.   Political commentators have widely predicted that the oppostion Labour Party will win a by-election in Staffordshire, central England, on Thursday.

38.   Political commentators have widely predicted victory for the main opposition Labour Party.

39.   Political commentators have predicted an increase in violence, both during and after the disputed elections.