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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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Scotland retook the lead early in the second half after Wales' backline failed to gather a speculative Nelson kick, with Campbell taking full advantage on her first Scotland appearance since 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Historical “bucket shops” serve as a parallel, demonstrating how unregulated speculative trading led to market manipulation and eventual crackdowns.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Yet junk bonds might prove more resilient than their loan peers in the speculative credit market in rocky times ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

However, this speculative process can lead to selling in shares of companies that don’t end up getting chosen.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I gave the lute’s neck a sour, speculative look.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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