Example Sentences

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Russian media has speculated that a device had been taped to the scooter's handlebars.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

He has speculated, baselessly, that Wi-Fi causes cancer.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2024

Vandegrift has speculated that mice might act as an intermediate host, but tests his team did of white-footed mice living near a research colony of deer infected with SARS‐CoV‑2 came back negative.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 29, 2024

The judge in the case has allowed the lawsuit to proceed, which, as The Takeout has speculated, could "impact labeling standards in the future."

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2022

Neither should it be forgotten that Sir William has speculated a great deal on the ultimate constitution of matter—an inquiry which has occupied the attention of all great physicists in modern times.

From Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities by Jeans, J. Stephen (James Stephen)