speculative
Example Sentences
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Data centers aren’t speculative projects: They are the core infrastructure of the modern economy, supporting small-business productivity, advanced manufacturing, healthcare innovation and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Canada, and Africa in coming years, describing those as more speculative at this point.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Newly discovered gold mines, he explained, go public, attracting speculative investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Scotland retook the lead early in the second half after Wales' backline failed to gather a speculative Nelson kick, with Campbell taking full advantage on her first Scotland appearance since 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
He chuckled, and a speculative look came into his eye.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing speculative
Grade 9, List 1
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
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And Then There Were None
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