However, the long delay in publishing the prints and the illustrated edition prompted criticism.

The delays prompted the cast to joke that "When the film is done, the war will be over too".

A delay in driving off when a traffic light turns green may prompt the use of horns by other drivers after a short time.

The delay in financing even prompted speculation that the takeover might fall through.

The delays, however, have raised questions and prompted criticisms.

Asked if the delay might prompt a settlement, she said it was too early to speculate.

Coast Guard officials said the delay has not prompted them to consider taking over the cleanup themselves, a step the law allows.

The delay in a relief effort prompted sharp criticism in Europe and elsewhere.

So far, delays have prompted only scattered complaints to community boards.

But any delay could prompt a crisis in the supply of tritium.