Sentence examples for dire speculation from inspiring English sources
The most dire speculation has been that Israel, which is known to have developed a nuclear weapon but formally denies having done so, would launch a nuclear strike against Iraq if it came under attack.
For months, Billy Hunter has heard the dire speculation and the emerging consensus about the N.B.A.'s next round of labor talks: that the economy will play a major role, that the players will be forced to accept drastic changes, that the owners will wield ultimate control.
Mr Rudd had launched an undeclared leadership campaign, as frantic press speculation and dire opinion polls threatened to destabilise the party.
Despite the dire circumstances, Mr. Venizelos denied rampant speculation that the country was on the brink of default.
Despite dire recent trading, Rank continues to attract takeover speculation.
Speaking exclusively to the Guardian, the Greek finance minister, Yannis Stournaras, doused speculation that the debt-stricken country was in dire need of a third bailout – a prospect raised by the German finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, last week.
The one thing Roma fans are not laughing about is the speculation that Totti may be sold to Real Madrid this year to offset the team's dire financial straits.
