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speculative

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


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Feminist dystopian fiction offers another counterpoint: bleak speculative narratives can make systemic problems—including misogyny, violence against women, gender inequality and threats to reproductive rights—more visible.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

The researchers caution that the biological explanation remains speculative.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

It would also spark some near-term volatility, with small-capitalization stocks, speculative technology stocks and unprofitable companies feeling it first.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Ord Minnett says its speculative buy rating and A$1.00/share price target are both under review.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Candless studied the map, then looked at Nailer, speculative.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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