speculation
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“The government’s evidence of the charged offense — the attempted assassination of the president — is thus built entirely upon speculation, even under the most generous reading of its theory,” Allen’s attorneys wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The speculation around Burnham's link with the constituency is tied to him being born in Aintree, which is in the neighbouring constituency of Walton.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Shareholders will be listening closely for any information the company shares regarding merger speculation.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The unusual appearance sparked widespread curiosity and speculation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
But in the absence of surviving notation of the music performed with the plays of Aristophanes and others, we must once again resign ourselves to frustration and speculation.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing speculation
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American History II
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