31.   Fire engulfed the plant, prompting fears of further explosions at other nearby gas plants and of lethal sour gas leaks.

32.   Groaning noises from the hull Monday night prompted fears the vessel might be about to break up and triggered the evacuation of the salvage crew.

33.   High interest rates have prompted fears that Turkey could default on its debt.

34.   In recent days, the Russian stock market has accelerated its slide and the ruble has come under intense pressure, prompting fears of a devaluation.

35.   It has sent troops to its border with Syria to press its case, prompting fears of a military confrontation.

36.   Last year, a record-length strike by commercial actors crippled the advertising industry, prompting fears of walkouts by writers and feature actors this year.

37.   Last year, a record-long strike by commercial actors crippled the advertising industry, prompting fears of walkouts by writers and feature actors this year.

38.   Leaves on many trees turned brown and fell off, prompting fears there would be nothing left to change.

39.   Meanwhile, Ethiopian jets continue to bomb Eritrea, prompting fear, anger and despair among the people most affected by the war.

40.   Negotiations between the ethnic Albanian minority and the Macedonia majority are faltering, prompting fears the talks could break down, wrecking a cease-fire between insurgents and government troops.