Sentence examples for igniting speculation from inspiring English sources

The country's ailing leader, Kim Jong-il, did not show up at the Supreme People's Assembly, igniting speculation about his health and whereabouts.

Early last week, Mr. Thain, the Big Board chief, was spotted in Chicago, igniting speculation that he might be cooking up a deal with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange -- and sending the C.M.E.'s stock soaring to $188 a share.

But, on June 8, he added a lyric to its opening track, igniting speculation that this was the line he initially removed: .

He then established Esat Telecom in 1990, eventually buying Ireland's second mobile phone license — and igniting speculations that political favor had played a role in the bidding.

The French first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, said yesterday that she would miss the opening of the Cannes film festival today for "personal and professional" reasons – re-igniting speculation that she is pregnant.

That ignited speculation that the Patriots might try the 6-foot-3, 245-pound Tebow at tight end.

His decision immediately ignited speculation that Chandler, a right-side defender, might still be interested in playing for Germany.

As it happens, rumors of a new Afghan currency have already ignited speculation at the Afghan money market.

At the time, Mr. Kurtz's move ignited speculation that The Daily Beast would merge with Newsweek, which it did one month later.

So last week's announcement in Norway has naturally ignited speculation that Mr Gore will mount another bid for the White House.Don't hold your breath.

The appointment immediately ignited speculation that Mr. Maduro is the favorite to succeed Mr. Chávez, who has never made his choice of a successor clear.