speculation

Example Sentences

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After hours of speculation, Trump posted the news shortly after midnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It prompted speculation over whether the Gunners were in the midst of an injury crisis or being cautious, but Arteta stressed the medical condition of every player was clearly communicated to their national teams.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After about a month of speculation, the pair said they “wanted to provide some clarity” on their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She was first subjected to an ego-bruising round of media speculation that this was coming, rumors egged on by anonymous White House sources.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Father said that constant speculation regarding the position of mechanical hands on an arbitrary dial which is a symptom of mind-function.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner