mere speculation

Frequency: 6.89.7 per million words

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

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  • At this stage, any talk of a merger is mere speculation.
  • Whether or not he will get the job is mere speculation.
  • The committee dismissed his theory as mere speculation lacking factual basis.
  • Her claims turned out to be mere speculation without any factual basis.
  • Without concrete proof, these accusations remain mere speculation.
  • We shouldn't make decisions based on mere speculation.
  • We cannot make investment decisions based on mere speculation alone.
  • All the rumors circulating are just mere speculation.
  • The tabloids thrive on mere speculation and sensational headlines.
  • The article presented the theory as fact, but it was nothing more than mere speculation.
  • What you're hearing about the layoffs is mere speculation until an official announcement.
  • Don't worry too much; it's probably just mere speculation from the media.
  • The scientist refused to publish his findings until they were more than mere speculation.
  • The detective dismissed the witness's story as mere speculation.
  • His entire argument was built on mere speculation, not empirical data.
  • Without concrete evidence, any discussion remains mere speculation.
  • It would be mere speculation to guess the outcome without all the facts.
  • His prediction was later proven to be mere speculation.
  • Treat all unconfirmed reports as mere speculation until verified.
  • Let's not waste time on mere speculation and focus on the facts.