speculation
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The general rule of thumb for the high-risk portion of a wealthy person’s portfolio is 5% — that’s for alternative investments like hedge funds, private equity, real-estate speculation and cryptocurrency.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about the 93-year-old's health and who is really running the country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
In recent months, Ossoff’s skill on the stump has stoked speculation about his aspirations for 2028.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The cause of her death, though not immediately known, sparked the inevitable speculation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
This isn’t repeated as speculation or as part of the underwear invention, but as fact.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
In a statement, Mr. Lynch dismissed the speculations of the intelligence firms and said their alleged actions are “disturbing” and “cross all lines of acceptable conduct.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 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
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
The Russian embassy in Copenhagen denied "absurd speculations" of its involvement.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
Because he lived before Darwin, his speculations about extraterrestrial life are innocent of the evolutionary perspective.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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