speculation
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In a post on X, the force said: "We recognise the desire for answers about the police response that night" and warned people not to indulge in "harmful online speculation".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"I think it's absolute nonsense," his widow, Louise Grillmair, previously told the BBC when asked about the speculation.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
But when market speculation overtakes a stock’s actual fundamentals, the risks of a sharp—and painful—stock reversal become even greater.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The move led to much speculation about a possible Williams return, leading to her social media post denying any such intentions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Later there was speculation that Emeline herself had trusted Holmes with her $800 savings, only to have it disappear in a fog of promises of lavish future returns.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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