1.   But this remark sparked a wave of political protest from the conservative Christian Social Union and the liberal Free Democrats.

2.   Her remark sparked the self-reflection that resulted in this book.

3.   His remarks sparked immediate protest in Germany and abroad.

4.   Nonetheless, his remarks sparked fury.

5.   That remark sparked a round of boos from delegates seated in the Georgia and Texas sections of the convention hall.

6.   The debate was sparked by remarks critical of homosexuality that the minister, the Rev. Ruben Diaz, has made.

7.   The remarks sparked anger among legislators, some of whom have called for him to resign for what they viewed as warmongering.

8.   The remarks sparked concern the U.S. might default on its debt for the first time ever, hurting bonds and the dollar, investors said.

9.   Traders said the bond rally, sparked by remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on the weekend, is set to continue.

10.   His remarks have sparked outrage among the accused legislators.