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has been speculating
  • present perfect progressive of speculate (3rd person singular).

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Carlson has been speculating on the virus’s origins since the onset of the pandemic in the U.S.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2020

Since Wednesday, the nation has been speculating as to the identity and motives of the unsuccessful mail bomber.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2018

“The media has been speculating that I fired Rex Tillerson or that he would be leaving soon,” he posted at 3.12pm, referring to reports that his secretary of state would soon be axed.

From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2017

John Morgan is a frequent Democratic donor and has been speculating about running for governor next year.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2017

Between you and me, J. C. has been speculating heavy and has been hit hard.

From Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story by Raine, William MacLeod