The President-elect's party will control both houses of the new Congress, though anti-incumbent sentiment proved less virulent than expected.

Anti-Western sentiment, fanned by the likes of Mr. Zyuganov and the ultranationalist Vladimir V. Zhirinovsky, is proving fertile ground.

She almost felt grateful to Tapinza, and she had to remind herself that such sentiments could prove disastrous if left unchecked.

A number of meetings were held, during which sentiment proved so strong that a majority of the unions belonging to the Amalgamated Council voted in favor of a resolution calling for a general strike.

Italy's pro-Europe sentiments have consistently proved to be among the strongest on the Continent, despite the pain caused in recent years by successive belt-tightening budgets.

These sentiments faded after the Sweathogs' antics proved to be silly rather than criminal.

Even without street protests, public sentiment may yet prove strong enough to force Mr. Tung himself to step down.

Though understandable, that sentiment could prove a dangerous fantasy for Israelis.

The sentiment proved infectious across the region - volunteers even showing up by the score at Iraqi embassies prepared to join the fight.