speculation
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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
“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
There is also some managerial uncertainty at City, with speculation rife that boss Pep Guardiola could decide to step down this summer.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
That fact, coupled with the stock-price breakout to new relative highs, makes this an attractive speculation.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Very quickly, however, the new derivatives became tools for speculation: A lot of people wanted to make bets on the likelihood of GE’s defaulting.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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