21.   The survey will quash speculation the central bank may be prompted to raise interest rates from their all-time lows to head off inflation, economists said.

22.   The two-day flurry of data quashed speculation the central bank might be on the brink of raising the discount rate.

23.   Today, Chandler moved to quash speculation an alliance or merger would soon come to pass.

24.   Today, Chandler moved to quash speculation that an alliance or merger would happen soon.

25.   UCB Chairman George Jacobs quashed speculation of a share split in the next couple of years, though.

26.   U.S. bonds staged the biggest rally in three weeks after an unexpected drop in employment last month quashed speculation the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates anytime soon.

27.   BMW quashed speculation it might opt for the Czech Republic because of lower wage costs there.

28.   Despite near-blindness and frail health, Balaguer has done nothing to quash growing speculation that he will seek an unprecedented seventh term as president.

29.   He also quashed speculation that France might have a rethink on its own nuclear policy.

30.   In October, John Paul quashed speculation that the church might expedite sainthood for Mother Teresa.