1.   THE threat of political collapse and civil war in Russia caused a wave of falling share prices on almost all leading world markets yesterday.

2.   But there are changes that cause big waves and may even rock the boat.

3.   By then, though, while little known abroad, his biting stories about English society had begun to cause waves here.

4.   Even in countries without strong traditions of intellectual involvement in politics, however, the solitary voice of a prominent writer can still cause waves.

5.   Flares and other surface disturbances cause waves of plasma and radiation that can create problems with spacecraft and earthly radio transmissions.

6.   For art professionals, the Biennale, whether it causes waves or barely stays afloat, is a place to be, no matter what.

7.   He acted after growing complaints that forced recruiting of Indian youths had caused a wave of suicides.

8.   If nurtured and disseminated properly, such germs cause waves of feverish, coughing death.

9.   Its contents caused more waves.

10.   Much to the chagrin of the Martins, however, some tried to race through, causing waves that further swamped their yard.