guesswork

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Intelligence analysts don’t have to rely so much on guesswork.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

For the past few months, investors and policymakers have had to rely on guesswork to determine the path of inflation.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Nobel Fresh Cart Chirashi Set For 4 – Nobel Fresh Cart ships high-quality fish, seafood, and curated bundles that take the guesswork out of planning a meal.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

All other continents would also be expected to have more qualifying spots, but the logistics around this are purely guesswork for now.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

It’s an aspect of the art of writing which depends on intuition, experience, and guesswork, but there is also an overarching guideline.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker