speculation
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Moreover, excessive speculation, much of it conducted with extreme leverage, led to violent selloffs during that time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
But its access to credit dramatically narrowed when the government introduced curbs on excessive borrowing and speculation.
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
What I hoped was that at some point Barack himself would put an end to the speculation, declaring himself out of contention and directing the media gaze elsewhere.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
"Around big players there are always speculations so I am not worried about that," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Geely said it doesn’t “comment on rumors or speculations regarding potential partnerships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 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
The path from these relatively reasonable speculations to nuclear apocalypse is, to say the least, another matter.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
There were many speculations: if Lee should take the cities of Harrisburg and Philadelphia, might he not go on to Baltimore and then to Washington?
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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