speculation
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Speculation has been rampant over the years about who might take over the 007 role from Craig.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Speculation over Parton's health last year -- following her sister's public request for prayers -- prompted the music legend to post a video addressing her fans titled "I ain't dead yet!"
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Speculation and backlash abounded in early January, when online sleuths got wind of someone making nearly half a million dollars on Maduro's seizure.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Speculation linking her disappearance and the losses of several scientists has for months churned through fringe online communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Speculation was that Fischer’s response had been along the lines that early draws were solely the property of the Soviet state.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing speculation
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American History II
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