61.   Martin has said that strict precautions have been put in place to ensure voting is conducted in secrecy, lessening the chances of voter intimidation.

62.   President Pervez Musharraf is lobbying hard for an internationally monitored interim government to assure a stable transition that lessens the chance of renewed infighting.

63.   Proponents say successful values education could lessen the chances of Columbine-like violence in New York schools.

64.   The case against the two former presidents had political overtones, which legal experts said lessened the chance that the death penalty would be carried out.

65.   The gangs have already killed hundreds, further lessening the chances off a victory in the polls for the pro-Indonesian option.

66.   The order was lifted after experts said magma was flowing away from the island under the seabed, lessening the chance of the volcano spewing lava onto populated areas.

67.   The onboard computer could tighten the seat belt and deploy the air bag just before impact to lessen the chance of serious injury.

68.   The news discouraged investors because an early general election lessens chances of the government adopting supplementary spending measures soon, they said.

69.   The recommendations, to be sumbitted to the FA this month, are designed to lessen the chances for human error by referees.

70.   The show, unfortunately, closed in February, which will lessen its chances.