1.   The decision raised speculation that the NSF government believed the visit might benefit opposition parties.

2.   American said its decision to raise mileage requirements for certain tickets had nothing to do with its alliance with U S Airways.

3.   Analysts said that decision raised the question of whether Sabena and Swissair might share pilots on various routes.

4.   Apart from any ethical issues that decision may raise, this is a criminal rape case and the perpetrator may have been a Westfall employee.

5.   But the decision also raises serious concerns.

6.   But the decision has raised concerns among some members, who worry that the influx of money could encourage indolence or drug and alcohol abuse.

7.   But the decision also raised questions, and both sides claimed victory Friday.

8.   But the Windsor Wal-Mart decision has already raised warning flags, analysts said.

9.   But the decision to amend raised some questions as to whether sufficient evidence was available to support the allegations.

10.   For McDonnell Douglas, a traditional leader in military and passenger aircraft whose fortunes have lately soured, the decision raises the gloomy prospect of second-tier status.