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It has led to speculation in the Brazilian media that he is unhappy or pushing for a move.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Beijing dismissed as "groundless speculation" on Friday a report that said Jensen Huang, head of US chip giant Nvidia, was the target of a Chinese spy plot.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Such moves also fueled speculation over whom Xi may elevate into the 20-plus member Politburo and its Standing Committee, the party’s top decision-making body.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The next UK general election must be held by August 2029, and there has been speculation that the prime minister is preparing for an earlier poll.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

“If this were a monarchy, and one or both of them were of the blood royal, there would be an excuse for reports and speculation with regard to their relations to each other.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Asked about the situation on Monday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters to "rely on Rospotrebnadzor's official statements rather than... rumours and speculations".

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The paper notes that Tehran has "categorically" rejected and strongly condemned the "malicious speculations", but adds that the exact nature of what happened near Fairford "remains unclear".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Geely said it doesn’t “comment on rumors or speculations regarding potential partnerships.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

There had also been wild speculations, in the press and within the ANC, that I had been betrayed by someone in the movement.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela