So for now, the what if's and the speculation are swirling.

But speculation is swirling about the possibility of his retirement.

Williams sat next to Thomas for every news conference to introduce new players, even as speculation swirled that he would soon be replaced.

Speculation is now swirling about the remaining divisions of Loral.

Speculation about Hambrecht's future has been swirling for months, especially after its two chief rivals were bought by big banks.

With each departure, speculation has swirled about how well the cultures of the firms have meshed.

For months, speculation had swirled about the accident.

His appearance came as speculation swirls about his ambitions.

As speculation about potential white knights swirled throughout the computer industry and on Wall Street, the number of logical candidates appeared to diminish.

For the next month, speculation about Schiano's future swirled, but not inside Rutgers's locker room.