31.   In recent years their anti-government protests have become increasingly violent and often target the Karachi Security Force.

32.   In recent years their anti-government protests have become increasingly violent.

33.   It was unclear how widespread the feared protests would become as Estrada, a former action movie star, maintains broad support among the poor.

34.   Labor protests have become common nationwide.

35.   Protests have already become a staple of the five-day, five-nation tour, which began Tuesday.

36.   Protests have become common in China in recent years as state-owned enterprises lay off workers and fail to pay pensions and back wages.

37.   Protests have become an almost daily occurrence in Jakarta in recent weeks.

38.   Since then, protests have become an almost daily occurrence under new President Habibie, who has promised democratic reform.

39.   Small anti-Japanese street protests have become an almost daily event.

40.   Such protests are becoming common in China as mines and other government companies slash work forces to cope with the loss of state subsidies.