1.   The level of productivity went up slowly, but employment prospects did not.

2.   As the likelihood of a German rate cut fades, so does the prospect of a cut in French rates.

3.   Nothing spurs students to improve mastery of history or math as does the prospect of getting an F on a test.

4.   So does the prospect of dating, although many students said the trend this year was to go with groups of friends rather than with a date.

5.   So does the prospect of getting another opportunity to coach the team he and Mueller have worked so hard to build the past three years.

6.   Suddenly danger delights me, and so does the prospect of sharing my most thrilling Japanese experiences with all of you upon returning to the United States.

7.   That prospect did little to help the dollar, though.

8.   It should come as no surprise that as the economy falters, job prospects do, too.