speculation
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“At this juncture,” he said, “I will respectfully refrain from engaging in speculation as to the prosecution’s reasons or motives for their decision to dismiss the felony case against Mr. Lopez.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Seaport upgrades Mattel to buy from neutral and says its upgrade isn’t contingent upon an acquisition, which has been subject to takeover speculation many times in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Starbucks gained 1.7% and Chipotle Mexican Grill declined 3.8% after the coffeehouse said it would not buy the burrito maker, ending speculation of a potential deal between two of the country’s most recognizable chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The Treasury declined to comment on speculation surrounding the Budget.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
But such speculation about unknowns is futile, and with the combination of mental and physical exhaustion, I soon fell deeply asleep.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Asked about the situation on Monday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters to "rely on Rospotrebnadzor's official statements rather than... rumours and speculations".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
"Around big players there are always speculations so I am not worried about that," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Isolate your speculations in a separate account on a trading app you use only for that purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
She tracked the regulars on their daily transits through the park, assembling notes and speculations like the compilers of her almanacs.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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