11.  But unlike the disclosures about donations the Democrats got from Asian contributors, the news barely raised eyebrows in Britain, for donations from foreigners are not illegal there.

12.  Concern that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates on Tuesday depressed bonds and contributed to a retreat in bank stocks.

13.  Concerns have been raised that One Florida would reduce the number of blacks and Hispanics in graduate and professional schools.

14.  Concerns were also raised that other European Union countries would be unwilling to hand over prisoners without similar assurances from the Americans.

15.  Concern has also been raised that an unconventional structural system is being installed by a contractor little known in this city, Eiffel Constructions Metallique of Nanterre, France.

16.  Concerns have been raised that with protracted negotiations among the United States, the Europeans and the Russians, these political questions will be held hostage by the Russians.

17.  Early in the day Thursday, hopes were raised that the two sides would begin to talk about security arrangements to end their fighting.

18.  Fears were raised that more clashes might occur on Cyprus, further undermining efforts to negotiate a solution here and worsening the fractious relations between Greece and Turkey.

19.  For nonprofit hospitals that have limited access to capital, raising that much money could be difficult.

20.  His bout with cancer has increased his outlook, raised hopes for other sufferers and help forged special friendships with doctors, nurses and patients.