speculate
Example Sentences
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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
Most people speculate the ceremony will take place in the summer, before Kelce starts training for the next football season in mid-to-late July.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
While the artists cited various reasons for their shifting plans, like the desire to spend time with family or finish an album, some speculate that the changes were a response to low demand for tickets.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
I now began to speculate about what kind of man Mr. Hoffman was, and I found that I did not know him; that is, I did not know his basic attitude toward Negroes.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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