31.   Speaking about his decision for the first time, Shanahan said he wanted to quell speculation that he and Robinson did not get along.

32.   The decision quelled speculation that BMW and Hero might call off their venture in India.

33.   The showing appeared good enough, however, to quell speculation that the party would try to dump Major as its leader.

34.   The top House Democrat sought on Sunday to quell speculation that enough Democrats could join Republicans to override a veto of the bill.

35.   While seeking to quell speculation about Iraq, Powell reiterated that the anti-terror war would not end with victory in Afghanistan.