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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən /




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The performance followed days of speculation that Madonna would appear at the festival in the Colorado desert in California.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The speculation is scintillating but we all know any deal, should it come to pass, won’t be good for travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Not everyone at CPAC, though, was interested in speculation about 2028.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Costco, a growth stock trading at over 45 times forward earnings, holds $18 billion in cash, fueling speculation for another special dividend.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Radar never told us anything about his love life, but this did not dissuade us from frequent speculation.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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