But a negative verdict on Nigeria's election would hurt the credibility of Mr. Obasanjo, whose failure to reduce official corruption or help ordinary Nigerians has fueled opposition to his rule.

Suspicions of political motives behind Cnooc's offer to buy Unocal have already fueled opposition to the deal in Washington.

Recent reports of civilian casualties from the air raids, including reports that many were killed in areas near the border with Pakistan, have fueled opposition to the war there.

The successes of the project have fueled American opposition to the death penalty and have likely been a factor in the decision by some American states to institute moratoria on judicial executions.

Last year a government-ordered study suggested that very high levels of fluorides in drinking water could cause cancer in male rats, a finding that further fueled opposition to fluoridation.

His analysis fueled opposition in Newport's religious community.

Criticism of Wal-Mart's labor practices, especially its anti-union stance and relatively low wages, has fueled local opposition to plans to build stores in some areas.

Reports like those about the lack of recovery of native species in the Yampa and Green Rivers have fueled public opposition to the sportfish-removal element of the program.

This letter was discovered and published, fueling provincial opposition to his rule.

Such military uses have fueled Congressional opposition to the reactor.