11.   He denied widespread speculation that the auction process failed because the minimum price was too high.

12.   Immediately after the Oklahoma City blast, there was widespread speculation in the press that Islamic terrorists were responsible.

13.   In sharp contrast to this domestic reality, there has been widespread speculation abroad that Japan would eventually arm itself with nuclear weapons.

14.   Jordan, while not providing any indication that Kerry would run, expressed frustration about widespread speculation that Kerry would not run.

15.   Neither the hospital nor those close to him would even confirm that he was ill or had an aneurysm, leading to widespread speculation of his death.

16.   Naturally, losing and the widespread speculation about Ditka have been distracting for the Saints.

17.   No conclusive evidence has been found yet, but there has been widespread speculation that they are linked, and the White House has said it suspects a tie.

18.   One reason was the widespread speculation in Zambia that he would be arrested in connection with the coup plot if he returned.

19.   One middle-of-the-road approach that has been the source of widespread speculation is a taxation plan.

20.   Shares of banks dived on widespread speculation that some commercial banks are on the verge of collapse because of mounting bad debts.