But they said their requests for information, in letters dated July 13, could lead to that.

If denied the request can lead to a major loss of face, and so is rarely refused.

The commission's inquiry seems to be at a preliminary stage, and many such requests for information do not lead to charges.

The request led to his first security product, an electronic system for the warehouse that sent such an alert.

As related in the Palm cook book, the first request led to others and the items were put on the menu.

Such a request could have led to a corny display of togetherness.

Defense officials, however, acknowledge that the request for 21,000 troops has led to the authorization of more forces.

The request led to a rupture with the Journal.

The analysis did not mention the reserve fleet, but industry officials said the request, if approved by Congress, could lead to competition from foreign carriers.

In what has become a daily occurrence, his request led to a tangle with the chief judge, Richard May.