The announcement generated some controversy because of Coulter's expressed views on homosexuality.

The announcement quickly generated a public debate on the wisdom to engage the province on such a large-scale project.

The taped announcements still generated historical tidbits about the sights on the banks but no one seemed to be listening.

But a recent announcement of a surplus of state revenue has generated growing optimism on the Island that this will mean more money for education.

As the president's impending announcement generated hallway chatter throughout the day, politics were never far from the surface.

The announcement generated little fanfare in the District of Columbia, beyond the city's finance department.

Michael's announcement generated some great backlash from his brothers.

This announcement generated extensive discussion in the ensuing months on the potential of a new National Library.

For all the fear that these announcements generate, the reality behind each company's move is often more complicated than a single headline number suggests.

He knew there would be intense interest but had underestimated the firestorm his announcement would generate.