speculative

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Yet they have to correct for a yearslong decline in employer response rates to BLS surveys—which does not negate the data overall, but certainly makes preliminary calculations a bit more unsteady and speculative.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

And rather than the 2026 World Cup, the revenue associated with co-hosting Euro 2028 was deemed to justify the speculative approach.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He didn’t believe speculative funds benefited long-term shareholders.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But investors should be aware that investing in pre-IPO instruments can be a speculative move, with heightened volatility and limited liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Many of them sat languidly along the benches or milled in the aisles discussing the trial in hushed and speculative tones.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson