1.   These ideas may seem fanciful, but Price justifies such speculation as leading us to consider and test new hypotheses which might otherwise not have been considered.

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

3.   And the Thursday action showed a rising level of speculation as the day went on.

4.   At the end of each chapter, Meyssan then presents his speculation as fact.

5.   Banks and insurers also benefited from the speculation as some investors wagered that increasing global competition will force more companies to grow through mergers or acquisitions.

6.   After decades of intense mystery and speculation as to its whereabouts, the storied gold of ancient Troy is back on view.

7.   Already, there is speculation as to which course will host the event.

8.   Bush, who insists no decision has been made, discounts all the speculation as nonsense.

9.   But it is no secret that Netanyahu has welcomed the speculation as a means of keeping his present unruly coalition in line.

10.   Columbia Energy, Coastal Corp. of Houston and Sonat have figured in recent speculation as potential takeover targets in the natural gas industry.