The sale triggered speculation that the half-empty mall may be developed into a mixed use property.

Postponement of final action triggered speculation about the reasons for the delay and the status of the committee's work.

The British departure in 1976 at the height of the Cold War almost immediately triggered foreign speculation about the future of the air base.

The danger is that dwindling reserves will trigger hoarding and speculation, driving prices even higher.

In 2010 there was no visit by the Toaster, nor did he appear in 2011 or 2012, triggering speculation that the 75-year tradition had ended.

That's why the signing triggered widespread speculation that, stated or silent, the two men agreed to do a Williams deal next November.

Those kinds of figures have triggered speculation in the birds to an extent that is amazing to people in the market.

The marriage triggered instant and intriguing speculation.

Less than 3% is simply not enough to trigger huge speculation or somehow put the Community under pressure.

Nevertheless, this incident re-awakened the so-called "curse" from the past, and triggered speculation from the tabloid press.