speculation
Example Sentences
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There had been speculation behind the scenes for the past week that the county could join Harlow, Basildon and Thurrock councils in having their elections postponed.
From BBC
More than a dozen Chinese provinces have cut their economic growth targets for the year, stoking speculation that Beijing will follow suit and set a lower national goal for 2026.
Just the threat of action has led traders to clear short market positions, and it damped speculation.
Others have missed high-profile meetings in recent months, fueling speculation about their fate.
For days there had been speculation that FAM leaders would step down to prevent a takeover by a FIFA-nominated committee, local media reported.
From BBC
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