speculation
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But the 46-year-old Spaniard, who is captain of the Fireballs team in LIV, told a news conference that speculation runs contrary to what PIF officials indicated at the start of 2026.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Evergrande's rise was propelled by decades of rapid urbanisation and rising living standards, but in 2020, its access to credit dramatically narrowed when the government introduced curbs on excessive borrowing and speculation.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Invite-only warm-up gigs he played over the last couple of weeks in L.A. led to widespread speculation that at Coachella he might play only material from last year’s “Swag” and “Swag II” comeback albums.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
A hype cycle with massive speculation is followed by a selloff as the hype fades and reality sets in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
There had been some speculation that it was caused by arson.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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