1.   And Citron, Merrill said, ignored its advice to reduce his borrowing and speculation as interest rates rose.

2.   Government lawyers at federal and state levels are unusually quiet about their plans, but speculation is rising that lawsuits against Microsoft could be filed within days.

3.   If speculation ever rises that the dollar peg might be in jeopardy, the rush of local companies to buy dollars could force devaluation.

4.   Speculation has been rising benchmark interest rates will be cut again soon to stimulate economic growth and boost employment.

5.   Speculation has risen that Goldman, like virtually all other Wall Street firms, has suffered trading losses in emerging markets.

6.   Speculation has been rising benchmark interest rates could be cut again to stimulate growth in employment.

7.   With her new appointment in Harlem, speculation rose that Norton would become more involved with the Studio Museum.

8.   He met Vice President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, an equally controversial figure who sent the rupiah to new lows when speculation rose last January that Suharto may pick him.

9.   Speculation rose quickly that Bush might tap his father, former President Bush, for such an assignment.

10.   Speculation has risen in recent weeks that Deng is seriously ill, though the Foreign Ministry says he is in good health for his age.