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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk jəˈleɪ ʃən /




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The family history has fueled speculation that Zambada would cut a deal following his arrest and spill secrets about corruption.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Investors say they are reassured amid speculation that the new prime minister won’t name Ed Miliband as treasury chief.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

It remains to be seen whether the World Cup reignites speculation, but Everton will hope it stays quiet as Ndiaye is arguably their most creative player.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The demonstrations came as the president held two days of meetings with top military commanders, amid media speculation he could be looking for a replacement for army chief Oleksandr Syrsky.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

This year Ellie and Brenda both had boyfriends at the consolidated high school and the problem of what to give them and what to expect from them was cause of endless speculation and fights.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

Disraeli, who admired Lord Byron and cut a similarly romantic figure, began as a novelist whose financial speculations drove him nearly into disgrace.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

"For decades there has been speculations and different theories to explain these remarkable properties and one theory has been the existence of a critical point. Now we have found that such a point exists."

From Science Daily Mar. 29, 2026

Radev has fuelled speculations he may take part in the elections, calling for them to be "free and fair".

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

Why so many eager speculations and ardent fantasies about Martians, rather than, say, Saturnians or Pluto- nians?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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