had speculated
- past perfect of speculate.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For months, Wall Street had speculated that China would order about 500 aircraft from Boeing, after nearly a decade of not ordering any.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
Still others had speculated that the pause reflected a revision of Chinese military training procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
Astronomers as far back as the mid-18th century had speculated that some nebulae might be remote systems of stars or “island universes,” but there was no data to support this hypothesis.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2025
Some had speculated that Taylor Swift would make an appearance, but the pop sensation does not appear to have made it on.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2024
At first the men had speculated about how soon they could possibly expect a rescue ship.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
