1.   But on the whole, the French actions have stimulated a new look at the wider problem of doping in all sports.

2.   But while they talked, Alan Greenspan and the Federal Reserve in Washington took bold and carefully calibrated action to stimulate the economy.

3.   So the petitioners, who once wanted their petition to put public pressure on Congress, now hope that congressional action will stimulate public interest in their petition.

4.   The poor results of the Bank of Japan survey raised concern that the government may need to take more aggressive action to stimulate the ailing Japanese economy.

5.   In recent weeks, the euro has dropped to new lows as investors predicted that European authorities would not take aggressive action to stimulate the economy.

6.   THE Hong Kong and Kowloon Trades Union Council on Sunday called on the government to take more positive action to stimulate the economy and stop the rise in unemployment.

7.   Their action stimulated protests across Europe against the scuttling plan and drivers began boycotting Shell gas stations, prompting the company to back down.

8.   Tokyo stock prices rose sharply in early trading Thursday on hopes the government will take additional action to stimulate the economy.

9.   Several dozen farmers blocked access to the government agriculture and forestry office here Saturday, demanding that the government take action to stimulate agricultural production.