Speculate Sentence Examples

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  • If you want me to speculate, I'd say it ran far deeper than that.

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  • I won't speculate on what that size is, but it certainly is not a size 0.

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  • That's an area where I wouldn't even dare to speculate.

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  • Which irked her for reasons she didn't want to speculate about.

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  • It didn't make him feel warm and fuzzy to speculate after the lawyer's let­ter to Cynthia Byrne.

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  • It is idle to speculate on the habits of this earliest of known birds.

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  • Only speculate with money you can afford to lose.

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  • Bass is declining comment which only leads one to speculate.

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  • However, it is useful to speculate on possible wider implications.

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  • Michael Jackson - The legendary artist had aviophobia, a fear of flying, and some speculate that his fear of germs drove him to wear masks in public.

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  • Nobody knows exactly how the idea for tap dancing came about, but many historians speculate its roots are found in African and Irish dance.

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  • Recently, Bass was seen at a party and the VH1 Big in '06 awards without Lehmkuhl, causing many to speculate that their courtship was over.

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  • While many speculate that Simpson's single "Boyfriend" was about this situation, she denies that there's a connection.

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  • The total sum of the donations has not been released, but with those three actors, most people speculate that it's pretty hefty, not that the amount is important.

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  • Many people speculate that the octuplets are Suleman's meal ticket and that the main reason she continued to have more babies was to make herself famous.

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  • Though no official reports have been released yet, many speculate that Haim died of an accidental drug overdose.

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  • However, some analysts speculate that the press over the change will move even more copies of the best-seller.

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  • Some speculate the moves were copied from slaves who observed the war dances of the Seminole Indians in Florida, while others argue that the Indians actually stole it from the slaves.

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  • In fact, some gossip columnists have gone so far as to speculate that Jake's friendships with Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong may be romantic.

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  • While many speculate that the surgery was to gain more of the spotlight from ex-friend Conrad, Montag makes no mention of their feud as a possible reason to go under the knife.

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  • I don't want to speculate too much on which type of mites your dog might have, but I'd suggest a trip to the vet before going to the groomer.

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  • Now that I've given you this information, please understand that it's difficult to speculate about something I can't see.

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  • Researchers speculate that boys receive stronger negative messages from parents and peers that thumb sucking is infantile and not acceptable.

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  • While playing married assassins unwittingly assigned to kill each other, they displayed an on-screen chemistry that led reporters to speculate the two were having an intimate relationship.

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  • Many scientist speculate that it's a genetic predisposition.

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  • Most experts speculate that Wayne will be sentenced to the full year in prison.

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  • As no surprise, some speculate the constant media speculation on their relationship was a factor in the break up as Vince has said on numerous occasions that he likes to "…keep his relationships quiet."

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  • Some speculate that the Kyla Pratt pregnancy stories are nothing more than rumors, similar to rumors about Jessica Simpson being pregnant.

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  • It is currently unknown where rash guards originated, though some people speculate that they may have come from Australia.

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  • Some researchers speculate that low levels of vitamin D contribute to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

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  • I don't want to speculate, but I can't help but wonder if she has her own fears of getting too close with a guy and being disappointed.

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  • Many fans speculate that much of the imagery and storylines within King's earliest novels were drawn from years he spent living with the elderly invalid couple.

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  • One can speculate that television has given Americans chronic attention deficit disorder, and that we now have enough patience for a more "just the facts" type of news.

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  • Some speculate that a link from a PR 5 site with only five links would be more valuable than a link from a PR 8 site with over 100 links.

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  • Others speculate that a link from a PR 7 site is worth more than a link from a PR 5 site.

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  • This characteristic is certainly a remarkable one; but it is shared, to a considerable extent, by the Kashmiris (a circumstance which led Bernier to speculate on the Kashmiris representing the lost tribes of Israel), and, we believe, by the Tajik people of Badakshan.

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  • It was inevitable that later writers should speculate about the authorship of such a law, and that it should be attributed with more or less confidence to Solon or Peisistratus or Hipparchus.

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  • Dean was content to have Fred speculate in any direction, as long as it was away from the Dawkinses, and possible trouble with the court.

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  • We can speculate all day why Edith Shipton killed herself, but there's no arguing the fact that she did so.

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  • Again it does not behoove the historian to speculate or embroider on the precise significance of the words employed.

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  • Em skills in to two supremely to contradict Bennett speculate about possible.

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  • We could speculate as to a future reality Tv show placing celluloid in all surveillance cameras.

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  • But that is to speculate about God's providence - a practice that is highly doubtful if not disobedient.

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  • Some speculate that the high-energy particles are not protons at all but some exotic new particle.

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  • Diderot, too, in his varied intellectual activity, found time to speculate on the genesis of sensation and thought out of a combination of matter endowed with an elementary kind of sentience.

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  • History Of Geographical Theory The earliest conceptions of the earth, like those held by the primitive peoples of the present day, are difficult to discover and almost impossible fully to grasp. Early generalizations, as far as they were made from known facts, were usually expressed in symbolic language, and for our present purpose it is not profitable to speculate on the underlying truths which may sometimes be suspected in the old mythological cosmogonies.

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  • It was considered permissible to speculate somewhat vaguely on the subject of the utility of this or that startling variety of structure; but few attempts, though some of great importance, were made systematically to explain by observation and experiment the adaptation of organic structures to particular purposes in the case of the lower animals and plants.

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  • It is, however, clear that from his earliest years he began to speculate upon the nature of knowledge in the abstract, and its concrete applications, as in theology, and that with this object he studied largely the writings of Cicero and Seneca and recent English philosophers (especially Locke, Berkeley and Butler).

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  • James Goff does not have to speculate about possibilities, however.

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  • This question led the researchers to speculate about the implications of further investigation.

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  • It is not our place to speculate on the reasons for such a change.

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  • Perhaps - to speculate more wildly - this is part of the carving from the ancient cross from which the abbey took its name.

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  • Visiting there makes me speculate about how he would react to the Church of Uganda nearly 100 years on.

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  • Last night Mr Salmond said he could only speculate why he had been given such information.

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  • It is interesting to speculate who might make use of the code.

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  • One can only speculate what he would have achieved.

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  • Similarly, we will not attempt to speculate which standard will ultimately prevail in the future.

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  • It is probably idle to speculate where we will go on the constitution; in its current form it is certainly off the agenda.

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  • Nevertheless it is tempting to speculate that the gene could have offered a selective advantage at some point in the past.

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  • Scientists speculate that compounds to fight cancer may be extracted from the berry, but whether it can cure cancer, stave off aging or fight degenerative disease is anyone's guess.

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  • One can speculate that many people are avoiding destination travel to ski resorts, so the local Pennsylvania areas are tempting snow sport enthusiasts with a variety of appealing features.

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  • Many columnists, celebrity magazines and Web sites speculate that Britney gets a new tattoo every time she experiences a life changing event.

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  • Some speculate that this image has its beginnings in fairy tales, and in the image of a starburst.

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  • D. of the Autism Research Institute speculate that savantism may occur because some people with autism have the ability to focus their entire attention on a subject or activity with an intensity that few neurotypical people can copy.

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  • Many speculate whether or not MMR vaccinations are a possible cause for autism.

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  • The authors speculate that on a physiological level, the mood enhancing benefits of exercise may be due to increased blood flow to the brain, as well as increased secretions of neurotransmitters such as endorphins and serotonin.

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  • Insiders speculate that this could be the final installment of the popular reality competition, as MTV has not contracted additional seasons with the production company in charge of the physically intense Survivor-type show.

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  • There are some recent photographs and filmed footage of Bret without his bandana or hat, but the problem is that many people speculate that he is actually wearing a full wig in these appearances.

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  • One is forced to speculate that The Two Towers might not be quite so draggy in spots if Tolkien had employed this device.

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  • It is interesting to speculate on the life and fate of a talented one who remained outside the Herald system, but to the best of my knowledge, this is something Lackey has yet to explore.

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  • Unfortunately the work was never completed as Spenser had died and so it is impossible to speculate how the full collection would have looked.

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  • With genetic engineering examples found in science fiction, it's easy to speculate future gene splicing effects on the world as we know it.

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  • Some speculate the inspiration for the creation of this Japanese monster favorite came from the popularity of America's King Kong which debuted in the movie King Kong in 1952.

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  • The bulk of Greek historical literature having perished, and in the absence of both archaeological data from Iran, we can only speculate on the inner life of these Greek cities under a strange sky.

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  • He was not indeed aware how deeply he had committed himself; otherwise he would have observed that his argument, if valid against the Many of the vulgar, was valid also against the One of Parmenides, with its plurality of attributes, as well as that, in the absence of a theory of predication, it was useless to speculate about knowledge and being.

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  • Quite why he felt unable to openly declare this interest in his little missive I would not presume to speculate.

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  • A contest awhile back called for people to speculate what would be the best device to hook up to the Internet.

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  • But the most luxuriously housed has little to boast of in this respect, nor need we trouble ourselves to speculate how the human race may be at last destroyed.

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  • Reportedly, those close to Jessica and Cash Warren speculate that the couple's plans for a nursery will have to be changed to accommodate two infants instead of one.

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  • While there's no way to guarantee the accuracy of the prediction, it is a lot of fun to speculate about your future child's gender.

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  • No one knows for sure, but after the witch's accurate 1828 predictions, some speculate that the entity was of inhuman origin.

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  • Some researchers speculate that it is a defensive mechanism similar to the odor emitted by skunks.

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  • Researchers can't explain this discrepancy, but they speculate the different versions of the afterlife are based on individual belief systems.

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  • When they actually did die, as a result of being buried, many speculate that this caused the spirits of those unfortunate people to become doomed to wander the cemetery in confusion.

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  • Other spoilers may discuss the resurgence of Viki's alter ego Niki or speculate that Viki's behavior may indicate that Niki is indeed out of the box.

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  • Fans speculate however that the story could take yet another turn if Summer were Jack's daughter instead of Nick's.

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  • With the departure of the Palladinos as part of the creative and writing team, fans continue to speculate on what the final four words and scene would have been.

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  • Some fans speculate that Erica's real, true love is the love she feels for her children and other fans argue that the love she had for the much older Nick Davies is the real thing while others support Travis, Jackson or Dimitri.

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  • Spoilers, by their nature, speculate and tease how storylines will resolve themselves before the episodes air.

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  • When behind the scenes discord involving the cast became front and center news, spoilers begin to speculate about the actors and characters leaving the show.

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  • Despite no confirmation from either star, fans continued to speculate that their on-screen chemistry and obvious affection off screen was proof of a real relationship.

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  • This leads some to speculate that Bret wears a full wig when appearing without his bandana or hat, but only wears extensions when something is covering his head.

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  • Men speculate about the analogy between Mars and the earth, and infer that it is inhabited, without troubling about all the planets.

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  • Thus one of the earliest of the great military theorists lived to speculate on the tactics of the present day.

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  • How far the more serious claim is likely to be revived in connexion with the renewal of research into the "occult" sciences generally, it is still too early to speculate; and it has to be recognized that such a point of view is opposed to the generally established belief that astrology is either mere superstition or absolute imposture, and that its former vogue was due either to deception or to the tyranny of an unscientific environment.

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  • Stories that speculate on the effects on society of inventions appearing before their time (such as The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, that posited computers in the Victorian era) are certainly science fiction.

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