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speculating

ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms




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Instead, Speech First brought only preemptive claims speculating that their members’ views might someday in the future be chilled.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

He criticized outside physicians for speculating about a report for a patient not under their care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

An investigation into the circumstances had begun, the force added, and people had been urged to avoid speculating about what happened.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Investors have also been speculating that Chinese approval for Tesla’s AI-trained Full Self-Driving, or FSD, driver-assistance technology was imminent.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It was around that time that I began speculating in the stock market, and I spent hours studying the ups and downs of international finance.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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