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speculative

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


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Historically, that conservative approach was seen as prudent, protecting investors from speculative excess and ensuring that index constituents demonstrated operational viability before gaining access to trillions of dollars of public capital flows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"No specific findings have been shared with us to date. As such, it would be speculative for us to comment on any allegations," the company said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“As such, it would be speculative for us to comment on any allegations,” Wise said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

All of that, and the speculative melt-up of public equities, sure smacks of a bubble to me.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Their eyes during these conversations look dewy, blurred, pulpy, easily hurt, like the eyes of blind baby kittens; but also sly and speculative, and filled with greed and deceit.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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