And if problems persist, more foreign students may plump for universities in America or Australia in future.
But he could change his mind especially if the Republicans plump for one of their scarier ideologues-mr Gingrich? -instead of the pliant Mr Romney thus creating an opening in the centre.
For this reason, The Economist, if it had a vote, would plump for Mr Singh's Congress.
I am ready to plump forthe plan provided it works.
If I had to bet, I'd still plump for Ms Rousseff winning in the first round, but I'm not as certain as I was a week ago.
Whether they opt for a satin, ivory or lace number, most brides plump for an elegant classic gown that stands the test of time.
And since poorer, less educated folk are generally more likely to plump for the person they think is already winning, the consequence is lower-than-predicted results for front-runners.
We plump for Comrade Hu; he is the right man for the post.
I'll plump for bacon and eggs rather than breakfast cereal.
