But it caused hardly a ripple in Israel's election campaign, where the two main candidates were otherwise preoccupied.

Test revenues rose accordingly, by some 23 percent - hardly cause for rejoicing among motorists.

At any rate, it could hardly cause any harm now.

She smiled and reached for his hand again, but walked nearly at arm's length so the iron cross hardly caused him a twinge.

The delay hardly caused outrage among frequent air travelers here.

Yet the news hardly caused a stir, and that in itself is eyebrow-raising.

Even if it was found later it would hardly cause comment.

And while Henderson's absence hardly caused a stir in the clubhouse, there was still the feeling that all players should have reported by now.

One more killing would hardly cause them problems.

On their own, they're unlike any other nut - rich, slightly oily, but hardly cause for celebration.