Boy Scout officials dismissed the notion that the decision would spark a backlash against the group.

The judge's decision sparked considerable response from both supporters and critics.

At one point she decided to go with him, but the decision sparked a sudden resentment.

The 1993 decision sparked outrage across Germany and beyond.

This decision sparked a major controversy in the Pacific fisheries and research community, which became divided along national lines.

Since he had never been reported to have health problems, his decision to retire early sparked speculations.

The decision sparked widespread student protests, and university officials declared they would not follow the Government's guidelines.

The decision sparked concerns and protests among Chinese education groups.

That decision sparked some of Germany's biggest public protests in a decade.

His decision to visit the shrine regardless sparked international outrage.