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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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The bull case for the AI stocks is that they are moving from a speculative trade closer to a reality where the technology makes real money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

His vision was rendered in neat, compact handwriting and precise, spare line drawings that made clear this wasn’t speculative theory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Many of the latest breakthrough drugs trace their origins to research efforts that initially looked unprofitable or speculative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Scotland retook the lead early in the second half after Wales' backline failed to gather a speculative Nelson kick, with Campbell taking full advantage on her first Scotland appearance since 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Candless studied the map, then looked at Nailer, speculative.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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