guessing

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Conrad says, “I didn’t know any of the subjects of that piece; they weren’t at my disposal. I would have been just guessing, and that’s a bad place for any writer to be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

You should be reading our minds and guessing what we want.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Investors were also monitoring negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war that have kept them guessing, with reports a deal was close undermined by fresh US strikes against Iran on Monday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

That leaves the market now guessing “when China’s aggressive SPR support will be exhausted or otherwise withdrawn, which would prompt a renewed surge in upward pricing pressure,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“They should have paid you with actual money for helping them,” said Pong, guessing at his friend’s thoughts.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat