speculative

Example Sentences

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And rather than the 2026 World Cup, the revenue associated with co-hosting Euro 2028 was deemed to justify the speculative approach.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Getting $4 billion for the SV-F route from a speculative financial instrument is just a Hail Mary pass,” a member of the Beverly Grove neighborhood association said in public comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Bogle almost certainly would’ve despised cryptocurrency ETFs as speculative instruments that produce no cash flow.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

McGibney described the shift as a reset to its core operating model that reduces the need for speculative inventory, lowers exposure to price swings and makes capital deployment more disciplined.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“Jack wasn’t at work today,” my dad said in this slow, speculative sort of tone.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx