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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk jəˈleɪ ʃən /




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And given that she's recently been spotted at New York's Electric Lady recording studios, there's even speculation that confirmation could come in the form of a wedding song.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The dollar edged higher amid speculation among traders that Japanese authorities could take advantage of U.S. holiday-thinned trade on Friday to intervene against the yen’s weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

To many fans' dismay, no, the couple have not said anything about their upcoming nuptials or if all the speculation about the weekend wedding festivities in New York is accurate.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Though Rinsch told the streamer that his sci-fi show “White Horse” was progressing nicely, the filmmaker allegedly moved the remaining money into cryptocurrency and profited from crypto speculation over the next couple of years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“My speculation is the propellant collapsed,” Quentin said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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