conjecture

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There has been conjecture over who will play in the central attacking berth for England after the emergence of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as a viable option in the position.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Our research supports this conjecture, as we found that companies with more cheap stock experienced lower stock returns over longer horizons after going public.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Additionally, multiple commentators conjecture that his hostility to wind originated in 2011, when he groused that an offshore wind farm would be visible from one of his golf courses in Scotland.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The study introduces what the authors call the "entropy conjecture" to highlight a key problem in many existing arguments.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Horace had at first offered the conjecture in his notes that the deceased’s larynx had clamped down—a spastic closure—to prevent liquid from reaching the deeper air passages.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson