speculation

Example Sentences

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For months, the legal world has buzzed with speculation about whether he will retire this summer.

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

She was first subjected to an ego-bruising round of media speculation that this was coming, rumors egged on by anonymous White House sources.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

We don’t know much about his life or career, and there’s speculation, but no evidence, that he learned directly from Corax.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith