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Ford's market research, rather than the gut instinct of executives, prompted the company's decision to make changes, he said.

State highway officials refused to say what had prompted their decision to order the 63-year-old bridge inspected.

Team officials said that report prompted their decision to cancel the contract.

A large block of stock became available in mid-March, prompting his decision to buy more, he said.

And the 60-year-old Governor said no indications to the contrary had prompted his decision to withdraw.

A gap in the record from 1915-1925 prompted Boldt's decision.

Q. What prompted your decision to retire, seemingly out of the blue?

Few understood the significance or what had prompted her decision.

A romantic disappointment is said to have prompted her decision to go to a long sea voyage.

Then he cited the specific incident that prompted his decision to leave.