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The researchers speculate that the signal could come from a "stream" of material released by the star's core while the black hole's immense gravity was tearing it apart.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

“Some people speculate that it involves aliens, but I view it as a civilization in its own right, although we do not yet fully understand the nature of that civilization.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

"Until we have confirmed information, we will not speculate or comment further. We appreciate everyone's concern and ask that his privacy be respected during this time."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“I hate to speculate because boats, they can sink in a moment’s notice,” Smith said, noting that he had “all kinds of weird stuff” happen in his 35 years at sea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Self-exposure was inevitable the moment she described a character’s weakness; the reader was bound to speculate that she was describing herself.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The author speculates that Hobsbawm “probably would have accepted either offer,” but finds no evidence of any approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

News coverage speculates about a "new tone" from the president.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

A raid to seize the enriched uranium, in what Kavanagh speculates is an attempt to “embarrass” Iran into submission, the operation would face a slew of problems.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

Perhaps, Mero speculates, someone will change the lock combination, knocking her out of her own creation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

Sleight speculates that Ruess inscribed this Nemo not long after departing Davis Gulch.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Detractors responded in turn, worrying that Grande’s ardent fans were enabling the singer’s unhealthy behavior and speculated eating disorder.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

Analysts speculated that the customer may be either the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

The Times speculated that the creation of FFE could have an impact on the World Cup and the Club World Cup.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

Some speculated it might be a chemical spill, while others appeared to revel in the novelty of the scene.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Their existence had been predicted in 1934 by Japanese physicist Hideki Yukawa, who speculated that they carried the force that binds the atomic nucleus together, counteracting the mutual electromagnetic repulsion of its positively charged protons.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Schnoebelen said that while the speculating on the origins of the statue is all conjecture at this point, she does enjoy the attention the statue has brought to this particular period of art.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

One is speculating in public about a woman’s health.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Intrigued by the vague mixture of menace and nostalgia that the image evoked, internet users began sharing stories and speculating that the Backrooms is a hidden dimension into which people might accidentally find themselves.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

"At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee's family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident."

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

During practice sessions my sisters and I would eat potato chips, scowling at our hated instruments and speculating on the lives of our music teachers.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris