mere conjecture

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  • These are mere conjectures on our part.
  • His theory was dismissed as mere conjecture due to lack of evidence.
  • Without concrete evidence, the prosecutor's theory remains mere conjecture.
  • Without solid facts, their accusations remained mere conjecture.
  • The hypothesis is, at this stage, mere conjecture until it is tested experimentally.
  • The rumors about the merger were nothing more than mere conjecture.
  • Much of what is written about the ancient civilization is mere conjecture, based on fragmented texts.
  • We cannot base our decisions on mere conjecture; we need data.
  • Any report on the merger's details is mere conjecture at this point, as no official statement has been released.
  • Her claims, unsupported by proof, were regarded as mere conjecture.
  • His idea that she left because of the argument is mere conjecture; he has no proof.
  • What seemed like a solid lead turned out to be mere conjecture.
  • Predictions about the long-term economic impact are nothing but mere conjecture.
  • They cautioned against spreading mere conjecture as established truth.
  • Don't pay attention to the rumors; it's all mere conjecture spread by gossips.
  • The entire case rested on mere conjecture, not concrete evidence.
  • Mere conjecture won't be enough to convince the board; we need facts and figures.
  • To assume his guilt based on so little is mere conjecture.
  • He asked if their assessment was based on data or mere conjecture.
  • The expert stated that any predictions at this stage would be mere conjecture.