speculation
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Throughout the episode, there was much speculation over who would be Colbert's final guest.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Following press speculation, the companies confirmed in March that they were in discussions regarding a possible combination that could have created a global beauty group to rival L’Oreal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Share performance has been driven largely by hype and speculation ahead of the achievement of major technological milestones expected by the end of the decade.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The rampant speculation has been fueled by an army of commentators and market influencers online.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The cause is yet unknown, but there is speculation linking it to pesticides, fungicides, mites, and parasites.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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