speculation
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The Jamaica international has been at the centre of speculation this week regarding her future after contract renewal negotiations at City broke down.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The clash was widely reported in Iraqi and Arab media and generated speculation about the identity of the combatants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether extraterrestrial life exists.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Any discussion about executive orders is speculation unless announced by President Trump, a White House official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
We don’t know much about his life or career, and there’s speculation, but no evidence, that he learned directly from Corax.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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