speculation
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“Spider-Man” actor Holland, meanwhile, brushed off the speculation last year, saying “We’ll get there one day.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He was forced to use the plane's own staircase, only to step out onto the tarmac rather than a red carpet, prompting speculation of a snub.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Site operator Cireco Scotland said the claim was "speculation" and said a full investigation into the blaze would be carried out.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Greater Manchester's mayor has pulled out of his regular phone-in slot amid speculation he is preparing to launch a bid to return to Westminster and challenge for the Labour leadership.
From BBC • May 14, 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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