The American announcement at least provided some clarity, and sends a message to potential adversaries.

The announcement sent its stock plunging 18 percent that day from the previous close of $23.125.

Nucor's announcement sent the company's shares down $2.125 to close at $51.75.

That announcement sent Research shares up almost 30 percent.

The announcement sent shock waves throughout the international banking community.

The announcement sent high schools scrambling for coaches, some of whom took other jobs when the cuts were announced last spring.

The announcement sent the company's share price into a tailspin.

That was one reason today's announcement sent a grim message to the financial markets.

These very public announcements sent a clear signal to all players in the world oil market.

The announcement of the acquisition sent the company's shares plunging 18.8 percent to close at $24.