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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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Nevertheless, the wormhole metaphor flourished in popular culture and speculative theoretical physics.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

However, the near-200% gain in the Kospi index over the last 12 months has attracted a large number of speculative investors.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“ETF holdings and speculative positioning are relatively light, with investors largely on the sidelines amid skepticism over near-term upside,” the multiasset strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The market continues expanding, even as quantum remains a speculative bet.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Murky, speculative stuff, a smear campaign on a dead woman.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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