31.   For domestic investors, the weaker yen prompts concern about inflation because a stronger dollar raises the cost of imported goods.

32.   For Federal Reserve policymakers, the news could prompt concerns about whether the economy is building too-strong a head of steam.

33.   Global markets have slid in recent weeks, as economic turmoil in Asia prompted concern companies with a large interest in the region will see lower earnings.

34.   Government bonds fell for a second day after a late rally in the stock market prompted concern that investors would look for better returns in equities.

35.   Heavy investment here has prompted concerns among labor leaders in industrialized countries.

36.   Hewlett-Packard cut prices on its printers last month, prompting concern among some analysts that Canon Inc. was grabbing customers away from the company.

37.   His sudden resignation prompted concerns among big shareholders that Grace might abandon its strategy.

38.   His sudden resignation prompted concerns that the revamping might end.

39.   His unique standing in the city has prompted concern among Palestinians that his death would create a political vacuum in east Jerusalem.

40.   It has prompted concern about whether the Knicks needed to make another string of personnel moves in the off-season.