Sentence examples for amid speculations from inspiring English sources

Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett, the architect of the band's early masterpiece The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, was a case in point, a man who struggled to cope with the rigours of fame and left the group in 1968 amid speculations of mental illness allegedly aggravated by his drug intake.

From Iran's state-backed Press TV: "Amid speculations that the 20 drug traffickers recently hanged in Iran were in fact individuals arrested in the country's post-vote unrest, deputy Tehran prosecutor moves to dismiss the claim.... 'Among those hanged there were no individual who had been arrested during the recent unrest in Tehran,' Salarkia explained".

TWC's shares have risen roughly 40 per cent since June, amid speculation about cable company mergers.

The e-mail came amid speculation that Mr. Mars and Publicis were parting ways.

In 2004 President Rolandas Paksas was impeached amid speculation over his ties to organised crime.

Hamilton took his fourth pole of the season amid speculation about his possible switch to Mercedes.

Amid speculation that he would run for president in 2012, Fox terminated his contract in May 2011.

Puma's share price rose amid speculation that Nike might step in with an offer.

Information was sought on Kate Middleton, amid speculation that Prince William was about to announce their engagement.

Amid speculation about his future, a movement to draft him for president arose.

His future has been in doubt amid speculation that Mr. Trump might send him to Afghanistan.