Even so, the rumors circulating at the time about the possible rise of a prophet among the Arabs caused them great worry.

Mr. Hay's drive to slash debt indicates how serious he considers any possible rise in interest rates.

He has also warned against the possible rise of left-wing extremist political violence in Turkey.

Several generations of visionaries have made possible the city's rise from the ashes of defeat.

Though Japan's economy is expected to continue expanding in 2004, the central bank was careful to snuff talk of a possible rise in interest rates.

American commanders have warned of a possible rise in violence.

The dollar was also hurt by continued speculation about a possible rise in Japanese interest rates.

The appointment made possible the family's rise to prominence.

One is the possible rise in rates when Fed policy makers meet Aug. 22.