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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk jəˈleɪ ʃən /




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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

US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump's close aides.

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

She previously refuted speculation that she just gave up her child.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

She gazes without interest or speculation around the room.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

The address, filmed a month after his dismissal, ended speculations on Fedorov's future and ruled out his potential cooperation with the government.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

"Around big players there are always speculations so I am not worried about that," he said.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

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

The quickened pace of U.S. airstrikes in the region and the unusually large buildup of military force in the Caribbean Sea have fueled those speculations.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 2025

Skepticism enables us to distinguish fancy from fact, to test our speculations.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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