Sentence examples for challenging speculation from inspiring English sources
Although Mr. Danforth's duties were described as immediate and challenging, speculation in the Bush administration and elsewhere in Washington focused quickly on the possibility that Mr. Danforth might be asked to serve as secretary of state if Mr. Bush wins re-election.
Quarterback Peyton Manning said he thought the defense felt challenged by preseason speculation about how the turnover in players would hurt.
Nonetheless, acknowledging the "national attention" the case has drawn, Young wrote that he would agree to the request "so my colleagues in this case will not be legitimately challenged by base speculation and groundless innuendo by the partisans in this controversy and beyond".
Andrew Brons, the BNP's second MEP and an increasingly significant figure, has distanced himself from Griffin and this week appeared to back the leadership challenge, prompting speculation that he is preparing to lead a breakaway group.
Gareth Bale says he is "happy" at Real Madrid and is concentrating on their La Liga title challenge, amid speculation linking him with Manchester United.
But Pisani's knowledge of the country's innermost recesses leads her to challenge the boosterish speculations of "pinstriped researchers at banks in Hong Kong, committees of think-tank worthies, or foreign journalists".
Fantasy and speculation weren't only about invention; they were about challenging the established order.
For Le Guin, fantasy and speculation weren't only about invention; they were about challenging the established order.
Mr. Simmons's decision comes after weeks of speculation that he was seriously contemplating resuming his campaign and challenging Ms. McMahon.
In Speculation, Achinstein challenges an important claim made by string theorists and many other scientists.
The Mayor of London's comment come after protracted speculation he is plotting a return to Westminster in May 2015, potentially giving him a platform for challenging David Cameron.
