Sentence examples for reinforced speculation from inspiring English sources

An election victory by Uday Hussein reinforced speculation that he would seek the post.

The increase was more than had been expected and reinforced speculation that the Bank of England might increase interest rates.

They reinforced speculation that the Bank of England might cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, to 4.25percentthis weekeek to bolster flagging growth.

But recent news about the presence of Hassan Rouhani's administration online has reinforced speculation that it could be different this time.

The circumstances of Edwards's interview will only reinforce speculation that the job is effectively his to lose.

The revelations will reinforce speculation that Mohamed Merah may have been less of a lone operator than he seemed – or than French security services have claimed.

Yet this week he engaged in a new round of Europe-bashing (especially in Germany, where he accused his hosts of forcibly assimilating the Turkish minority), reinforcing speculation that AK is no longer really interested in joining the EU.

[C2.] MCI and AT&T Continue Slide Quarterly results from MCI and AT&T are doing little to reassure investors that the long-distance industry is stabilizing and are reinforcing speculation that the companies have become potential takeover targets.

[Page A1.] Ford Executive Gets More Duties Ford expanded the duties of David Thursfield, left, one of its top executives, reinforcing speculation that Mr. Thursfield is being groomed to eventually take the No. 2 spot at the company.

By 9 30, Sam Donaldson was reporting that Reagan would go to the arena with Ford in a matter of hours, reinforcing speculation about the "dream ticket," and at 9 45, Cronkite announced that Ford and Kissinger were meeting with Reagan operatives.

The bid reinforced recent speculation that the tobacco industry is due for consolidation and shares rose across the sector.