speculation

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Ever since President Trump's visit to the UK last September, there has been speculation about the King carrying out a return visit.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Yeah, and for what it’s worth, this is pure speculation, but my guess is this was not actually somebody close to the White House directly making the trade.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman surged 20% last week on takeover speculation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The concert announcement comes after speculation last week by fans in Paris who spotted posters around the city referencing Dion’s songs, including “Power of Love” and “Pour Que tu M’aimes Encore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Later there was speculation that Emeline herself had trusted Holmes with her $800 savings, only to have it disappear in a fog of promises of lavish future returns.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson