1.   As the election approaches, the images and slogans of candidates across the political spectrum have been multiplying, their banners fluttering from trees and lampposts.

2.   Brightly colored banners flutter above tile-paved streets.

3.   Cymbals clanged and banners fluttered in the Caribbean breeze.

4.   It grew steadily and loudly until it reverberated off the walls and the ceiling and eventually made those championship banners overhead flutter in the emotional breeze.

5.   Walls are plastered with posters and slogans and banners flutter from trees.

6.   Where demonstrators once dangled from statues in Grant Park, red, white and blue banners today flutter hopefully.

7.   Colored banners fluttered throughout the ancient royal palace, giving a festive air.

8.   On streetcorners in Israeli cities and towns, huge campaign banners fluttered from buildings and highway guardrails, and campaign volunteers handed out pamphlets and bumper stickers.

9.   Throughout the West Bank and Gaza, towns and villages were decorated with streamers of Palestinian flags, and black banners of mourning fluttered from many rooftops.