speculate
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But fans have asked for more transparency after also spotting that Bannerman has removed all references to Katseye from her Instagram profile, leading some to speculate that she might have left the group permanently.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The firm estimates the new order value is roughly $10 million and speculate that the customer is a top transceiver supplier like Cisco Systems, Broadcom, Marvell Technology, Coherent, or Lumentum Holdings.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The rest of us can only speculate about his inner turmoil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Some speculate that the rulings could open the door to an intense regulatory crackdown on social-media companies, similar to the historic tobacco settlements of the 1990s.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Ma Charles and Miss Trotter put their heads together to speculate about what Big Ma meant by “tired,” and if she would go through with the wedding vows.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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