11.   The dollar also has been bolstered by slowing economic growth in Europe, which prompted a flurry of rate cuts in the past two weeks.

12.   The outbreak of HIV cases in Chautauqua County also prompted a flurry of proposals in state legislatures for tougher laws.

13.   The probe has prompted a flurry of discussions in Congress.

14.   The Persian Gulf war prompted another flurry of international diplomacy that quickly spilled over into the economic realm.

15.   The release of the delicately worded report, at a morning press conference here, prompted a flurry of political maneuvering.

16.   This prompted a flurry of discussion about whether witnesses needed to be called.

17.   Within the past few months, Wal-Mart has announced plans to build near Bakersville and neighboring Spruce Pine, prompting a flurry of town meetings.

18.   Yugoslav officials had been edging closer to discussing a peace agreement earlier in the day, prompting a flurry of hopeful diplomatic activity around the world.

19.   Fear of a wavering Germany has helped prompt a flurry of high-level diplomacy, including a visit by U.S. President Bill Clinton last week to bolster Schroeder.

20.   Fear of a wavering Germany helped prompt a flurry of high-level diplomacy, including a visit by U.S. President Bill Clinton last week to bolster Schroeder.