speculation

Example Sentences

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There's been some relief in the rupee's slide after the central bank intervened to curb speculation, but that is likely to be temporary.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The good feelings have set off a boomlet of speculation that Rubio might mount another bid for president in 2028.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Ms. Sneff doesn’t say how history might have changed, probably because she is a careful academic who prefers sober analysis to intriguing speculation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After about a month of speculation, the pair said they “wanted to provide some clarity” on their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Father said that constant speculation regarding the position of mechanical hands on an arbitrary dial which is a symptom of mind-function.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner