speculation

Speculation raged that Duke agreed not to run as part of the deal, though it was never proven.

Her new comments will only add to ongoing speculation that the Yorks plan, one day, to remarry.

The speculation that the next Bond might be black has Rushbo all hot and bothered.

That plane still has not been found, sparking much speculation and many conspiracy theories.

Internet chatter rose to a deafening roar as speculation began about what—plastic surgery?

Cheap as they are, they are a poorer speculation than even corner lots in a lithographic city of Nebraska or Oregon.

"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.

So after some weeks of speculation, he bought himself a tablet, some pencils and took up the art of writing.

This is, of course, possible, but it cannot be more than speculation; the final Dunciad does show evidence of hasty revision.

I could not adroitly turn the old man's wandering speculation into a general laugh as Weston would have done.