81.   But there has been widespread speculation that the United States would blame suspected terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden and attack Afghanistan, where the Saudi Arabian dissident lives.

82.   But Taiwan Television Station said there was widespread speculation that the killing was politically motivated.

83.   But, he noted, the widespread speculation proved more important than the real situation.

84.   Coming in the wake of numerous recent incidents involving his health and widespread rumors about a drinking problem, it spurred widespread speculation that his condition was deteriorating.

85.   Defense Minister Gojko Susak said Wednesday that he recently underwent surgery for lung cancer, confirming widespread speculation that he had been ill.

86.   Despite widespread speculation to the contrary within the media industry, CBS Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Laurence A. Tisch said Wednesday the broadcasting company is not for sale.

87.   Despite widespread speculation and repeated reports of corruption, however, the IOC never has publicly punished a member for violating its ethics rules.

88.   He nevertheless has cut down his public appearances and has apparently begun wearing a wig amid widespread speculation he has been undergoing heavy treatment.

89.   He nevertheless cut back his public appearances and has apparently begun wearing a wig, amid widespread speculation he was undergoing chemotherapy.

90.   His departure from Tibet has led to widespread speculation that he is being groomed to succeed the Dalai Lama as political and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.