Speculation persists that it was an inside job as the alarms did not sound.
Speculation persists about the purpose of the tower and it may have had several purposes.
Early this month the Governor announced his intention to run again, but speculation persists here that he may not.
Speculation persists as well about Tyson's active social life, separate and apart from his wife.
Speculation persisted that Long would run for governor in the 1963 Democratic primary.
And she will do anything to avoid another royal scandal - even if it means not seeing Charles while speculation persists.
Fabrications and speculations persist only in the absence of truth.
Speculation has persisted that Germany must lower rates further to stimulate its anemic economy.
Speculation about whether Kling was Jewish has persisted over the years.
Speculation about an indictment or settlement has persisted for weeks, although little has happened publicly.