speculation
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But the check-up at Walter Reed Mliitary Hospital comes amid speculation about Trump's well-being due to bruising on his hand and his apparent sleepiness in meetings.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Writing about Monroe’s reading habits demands a lot of speculation on the part of Crowther, who’s written engaging books on Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
He was included in the England squad for Euro 2024 and played in the final against Spain, but was left out of the Brentford squad on his return because of transfer speculation.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
It revived some of the campaign-era speculation that I was generally uncouth and lacking the standard elegance of a First Lady, and worried me somewhat, too, thinking I’d possibly distracted from Barack’s efforts abroad.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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American History II
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