Example Sentences

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Treasuries will especially benefit if physical oil supply disruptions imply that a nonspeculative rise in prices will curb consumer demand.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Gold now needs to demonstrate that nonspeculative demand can stabilize price.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

“This flexible standard, which numerous New York residents have successfully satisfied, generally requires a showing that the applicant has a nonspeculative need for self-defense,” the state’s court filing read.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2021

In fact, Hemesath argued, “to the extent the defense has raised any nonspeculative evidentiary issues, a trial would be required to resolve the questions raised,” and the only appropriate venue would be an Iraqi court.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 20, 2020

"None of the plaintiffs have pleaded facts demonstrating any concrete, nonspeculative injury to their business prospects, nor have they alleged how TWC's alleged conduct was the direct cause of such injury."

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2018