speculation
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Stocks initially bounced and the U.S. dollar weakened after the decision because of speculation that the central bank could raise rates in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"There's an icy shell, there's water underneath, and there's all this speculation about how that water can come from deep underground and make its way all the way up without freezing en route," Ojha said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a call with analysts on Tuesday after PayPal reported its second-quarter results, Lores reiterated the company doesn’t comment on market speculation or potential merger and acquisition discussions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
PayPal CEO Enrique Lores on Tuesday said that the company does not comment on market speculation or potential merger talks, but didn’t dismiss the possibility of an acquisition.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Every class change, the babble of speculation in the halls gets a little bit louder, and the teachers look a little bit more desperate.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
“Engaging in constructive industry dialogue is part of how we operate, but we do not comment on rumors or speculations regarding potential partnerships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
"For decades there has been speculations and different theories to explain these remarkable properties and one theory has been the existence of a critical point. Now we have found that such a point exists."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
The Russian embassy in Copenhagen denied "absurd speculations" of its involvement.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
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
But by degrees the flood of music drove all speculations out of his mind.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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