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speculate

[spek-yuh-leyt] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt /




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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

"It can be fun to speculate - what will the dress look like, who might be a bridesmaid, how big will the wedding be?"

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Many have been drawn by the fact that these markets are open 24/7, allowing traders to speculate on the price of oil and other real-world assets even when markets are closed over the weekend.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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

And with weather getting worse in the Channel, the papers are starting to speculate that maybe the German invasion isn’t coming this year.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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