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speculative

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


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"Speculative reports on militarily sensitive matters are undesirable in light of our security interests... and our relations with key Middle Eastern countries," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Speculative tickets usually pop up as soon as a major artist announces a tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Speculative trading has more recently added momentum to the move, making assets normally seen as safe havens trade as if they were meme stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Speculative stocks, including those featured in indexes of the most heavily shorted names in the U.S., came under pressure, as did bitcoin,

From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025

Speculative politics had no attraction for the grim and practical genius of the Romans.

From The History of Freedom by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron




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