speculation
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The blast came weeks after Thailand's then-ruling junta forcibly repatriated 109 Uyghurs to China, prompting speculation that it was part of a revenge plot.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Hoult and Holly did not ever publicly comment on the speculation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
This brief statement, provided without a transcript or any indication of who was speaking, sparked intense speculation about the actions of the pilots.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She held her breath as Maudie, after much speculation, pointed dramatically at a bulging bag in the showcase.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing speculation
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American History II
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