speculation

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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

It prompted speculation over whether the Gunners were in the midst of an injury crisis or being cautious, but Arteta stressed the medical condition of every player was clearly communicated to their national teams.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

In the past this would have been a trivial enough remark, a kind of scholarly speculation.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood