But then the man said he began to hear disturbing speculation.

He added, "I've never heard so much speculation, and it's going on to this day."

But he said he had heard speculation that some members might change their positions.

I have heard and entertained much speculation on this point.

At each subsequent table, he heard more speculation about the late arrival of Debera.

But they said they had heard such speculation from others.

Now it is impossible to drive around without coming upon one construction site after another or hearing speculation about the conversion of existing buildings.

I can tell theories when I hear them - speculation.

One even hears thoughtful speculation about the beginning of the end of the cold war.

I had not expected to hear such foolish speculation from you.