41.   As the days kept passing since his disappearance, speculation began to grow that perhaps something untoward had happened to the former CIA chief.

42.   Speculation began last year when she refused to say whether she or her character were lesbians.

43.   Speculation has already begun on who will be named as his successor.

44.   Speculation began after the pair failed to turn up at Royal Ascot, a traditional opportunity for royal matches to be displayed.