speculating

Example Sentences

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But alongside it, he issued an opinion speculating that the surrogacy contract may be unconstitutional and void.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“If you’re buying one-day options, or selling them, I mean that’s not investing, that’s not speculating, it’s gambling,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

It is a running joke on many wedding days, with guests speculating if a bride will get to the church on time.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 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