1.   It also ended speculation that Cuomo might pull his punches in criticizing Clinton on the welfare issue.

2.   Smith has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract.

3.   The Duke and Duchess of York have formally separated, ending speculation about a possible reconciliation.

4.   The news ends speculation that Argos was to move into the multi-million pound redevelopment planned for the Vernon Road bus station site.

5.   An agreement would also end speculation that NationsBank would climb off the fence and make another offer for a major bank.

6.   At the same time, the former military leader ended speculation about his political leanings by declaring himself a Republican.

7.   At the same time, the former military leader ended speculation about his political leanings by declaring his loyalty to the Republican Party.

8.   Beamer did nothing to end the speculation this week, saying that Alabama was one of the great jobs in college football.

9.   After a year of toying with the idea of running for President, the Speaker of the House ended the speculation Monday.

10.   But does that end the speculation about Mugar and the Red Sox?