speculation
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The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The move led to much speculation about a possible Williams return, leading to her social media post denying any such intentions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Instead, performance slumped and he retired in February 2000, scribbling a message on his office whiteboard: “Tulip bulbs for sale”—a reminder of 17th-century speculation in the Dutch flower market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "until a clear conclusion is reached... everything that is being said now is speculation", according to state media.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In the past this would have been a trivial enough remark, a kind of scholarly speculation.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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