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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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There’s a key difference between a slave and an AI system: While the basic humanity of the former is self-evident, the claim that the latter might deserve moral consideration is speculative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That compares with 476 in the speculative bull market of 1999, said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

This does not mean that companies doing seedy, speculative things won’t be included in the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Given that its TAM estimate is so speculative, why didn’t it claim its TAM is $40 trillion or $100 trillion?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He chuckled, and a speculative look came into his eye.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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