21.   That raises the likelihood that the investment bank will have to ask its shareholders for capital.

22.   That raises the likelihood that warheads would be simply put in storage, where they could be reactivated on relatively short notice.

23.   That jarred investors, raising the likelihood that Glaxo will be forced to compete harder in antiviral treatments, its third- biggest therapeutic category.

24.   The central bank said the inflation performance was better than it expected, raising the likelihood it may cut interest rates.

25.   The currency skidded to a record low, raising the likelihood of higher interest rates and slower economic growth.

26.   The employment gains, which followed a surge of new jobs in February, raised the likelihood that inflation would accelerate and lead the Federal Reserve to raise rates.

27.   The falling yen and the stronger economy, which raises the likelihood of accelerating inflation, could erode the value of Japanese bonds, thereby boosting the yield.

28.   The prospect of higher rates led the dollar to drop against the mark, and raised the likelihood of higher rates throughout Europe.

29.   The system could raise the likelihood of a major oil spill.

30.   This, in turn, was seen as raising the likelihood that life exists elsewhere in the universe, perhaps even intelligent life.