A panicky uncertainty prompted 16,000 calls to 911 in the eight hours following the explosion as people grew concerned about relatives or just curious for more information.

All the current uncertainties have prompted real estate brokers to recommend that sellers take their homes off the market until things settle.

Political and economic uncertainty, and the internal strife two years earlier prompted many Guyanese who could make the move to seek opportunities abroad.

This uncertainty prompted the decision not to hold a board of inquiry, and XX377 was declared "lost in action".

Several analysts yesterday suggested that uncertainty about the economy might have prompted consumers and businesses alike to put off buying new copiers or printers.

Ms. Misiura said uncertainty had prompted her resignation.

Her uncertainty prompted her to change job every two years.

Though the sale price was above some analysts' estimates, the uncertainty surrounding Kodak's intentions prompted some negative reaction.

He said the Tokyo stock market's plunge and the uncertainties of the gulf crisis might prompt households to reconsider spending plans.

This new uncertainty has prompted some racketeers to try to sell their more conspicuous assets, like thoroughbred horses and fast cars.