Meanings of quash speculation in English

Newcastle United this afternoon moved to quash speculation that manager Bobby Robson has resigned.

Mr Trichet was attempting to quash speculation that he will quickly follow the US Fed in cutting interest rates after stocks plunged.

Boa Morte's first-half goal took the points from the champions on a day when Mourinho tried to quash speculation surrounding his future.

In fact, the Englishman's performance was cool and assured as he moved to quash speculation that he is seeking to leave Spain.

But coach Jögi Löw moved swiftly to quash speculation, explaining that he prefers his teams to play further up the pitch than Leicester.

The Government today moved to quash speculation that Bank of Ireland and AIB would stage takeovers of the smaller institutions in a radical consolidation plan.

The news caught Washington by surprise, and President Bush moved quickly to quash speculation that Mr Tenet was being made a scapegoat for intelligence setbacks.

Ulster have quashed speculation linking prop Robbie Kempson with a return to his native South Africa.

The IRFU issued a statement to confirm the fixtures, quashing speculation that the games would be deferred until January.

Scotland midfielder Paul Lambert today quashed speculation that he is on the verge of quitting Celtic for the English Premiership.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has quashed speculation that he is planning to buy his way into Formula One with Irish-owned team Jordan.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has quashed speculation that Gerard Houllier may have a less significant role when he returns to the club.

In 2017, two months after she became New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, Ms Ardern quashed speculation she and Gayford were engaged.