speculation
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But with no wins and three defeats in his first four Premier League matches, and speculation of unrest among the squad due to players' social media activity, the pressure is already on Arbeloa.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Since all those probabilities are based on speculation, estimates range from 0% to nearly 100%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“As a matter of policy, we will not comment on speculation in the media about future business arrangements,” an Intel spokesperson said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The mayor said that a rise in "real estate speculation" has pushed many families out of the city center into new peripheral neighborhoods, where conditions are often precarious.
From Barron's
There was some speculation that the Russians’ payload was a bucket of red paint.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Geely said it doesn’t “comment on rumors or speculations regarding potential partnerships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 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 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
These speculations have spooked some tourists, with several media reporting a flurry of trip cancellations.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
Before play began, there were mixed emotions, conflicting speculations, and assorted reactions throughout the chess world concerning the match.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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