1.   The latter move prompted the government to retaliate by establishing a blockade around the island and withdrawing all services from the inhabitants.

2.   The move has prompted renewed speculation that a General Election will be held in April.

3.   Because New York-based Citicorp is a bellwether for the industry, the move may prompt other banks to either cut or eliminate fees for electronic banking transactions.

4.   A new war between the states is breaking out in Congress as the move toward block grants prompts a ferocious scramble over how to divvy up the money.

5.   However, the move prompted speculation that the company might soon file for bankruptcy, a possibility Corimon executives dismissed.

6.   Industry officials expect the move will prompt other insurers and large investors such as pension plans to follow suit.

7.   Other options could include a joint venture, though such a move could prompt antitrust issues, analysts said.

8.   She acknowledged, however, that reorganizational moves by Disney prompted her decision.

9.   Such a move could prompt other pension fund groups to curb business as well.