speculate
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Some economists speculate that immigrants are rejoining the workforce, boosting the labor supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Many speculate that in recent years he has become more paranoid, especially since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Local EV-maker VinFast has since seen a surge in sales, and some analysts speculate the ban may have been designed partly to help it.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“Those talks are still ongoing, with ITV promising an update soon. While it’s impossible to say why talks are dragging on, one can only speculate it is disagreement about price,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Then I reminded myself that it was pointless to speculate, that in just a few more hours I would know.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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