speculation
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The timing prompted speculation that the attack was part of a revenge plot against a country that had been a key transit hub for Uyghurs as Thailand's then-military leaders grew closer to Beijing.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Hoult and Holly did not ever publicly comment on the speculation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
This brief statement, provided without a transcript or any indication of who was speaking, sparked intense speculation about the actions of the pilots.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“This is an important one, because recent weeks have seen mounting speculation about a Federal Reserve rate hike,” Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
I also left out Ethan’s speculation about Luke fighting Kronos inside his body.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing speculation
The Things They Carried
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American History II
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