invite speculation

Frequency: 6.59.0 per million words

to do something that makes speculation likely

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Examples (10)

  • His sudden resignation is sure to invite speculation about his true motives.
  • The company's vague announcement only served to invite further speculation regarding its future.
  • Her mysterious disappearance immediately invited widespread speculation among the public.
  • Any changes to the current policy would inevitably invite public speculation.
  • Their decision to operate in secret will only invite intense speculation.
  • The politician's ambiguous remarks were designed to invite speculation without committing.
  • By appearing together so often, they invited speculation about a romantic relationship.
  • Such an unprecedented event is bound to invite considerable speculation and debate.
  • The incomplete data presented could invite incorrect speculation about the results.
  • His refusal to deny the rumors only seemed to invite more speculation.