speculate
Example Sentences
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But she was the only medical professional willing to speculate with me.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“People can speculate all they want — but I am standing here today telling you personally that you can count on our complete commitment,” Ellison said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Exploring these accounts, I found that many lead back to Choudhury, keen to speculate and fantasize about which species might be in “The End of Oak Street.”
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
But fans have asked for more transparency after also spotting that Bannerman has removed all references to Katseye from her Instagram profile, leading some to speculate that she might have left the group permanently.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
One can speculate that grieving parents were unable to let go of their children’s bodies in a society that viewed the spirit as adhering to the flesh.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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