11.   A decline in Japanese stocks often prompts speculation foreigners selling Japanese securities will convert the yen proceeds into other currencies.

12.   A flurry of high-scoring, lopsided games in the previous two days prompted speculation that scoring was soaring out of control.

13.   Both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan cut interest rates last week, prompting speculation that the Bundesbank would follow suit.

14.   Bush feared that an untimely leak might have prompted misleading speculation about his plan.

15.   But the prospect of new elections immediately prompted speculation about potential future coalitions.

16.   Canadian stocks fell for a fourth day, after an economic report prompted speculation interest rates will rise soon and crimp corporate profits.

17.   Chuck did not see his shadow prompting speculation that spring would arrive early this year.

18.   Corn and soybean futures soared as dry weather in Illinois, the second-largest growing state for both crops, prompted speculation that harvests may not meet expectations.

19.   Croatian regulars have built up their forces on the northern rim of the Krajina region, southwest of the town of Karlovac, prompting speculation about a second front.

20.   Declines in Japanese stocks prompt speculation foreigners will sell yen-denominated assets and convert the proceeds into dollars and other currencies to invest in foreign securities.