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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən /




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The timing prompted speculation that the attack was part of a revenge plot against a country that had been a key transit hub for Uyghurs as Thailand's then-military leaders grew closer to Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Hoult and Holly did not ever publicly comment on the speculation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Last December, however, Williams reentered the agency’s drug-testing pool, a move that led to speculation about a possible return for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Lost in desperate speculation, Harry turned a corner, but he had taken only a few steps down the new corridor when the window to his left broke open with a deafening, shattering crash.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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