Sentence examples similar to excuse for speculation from inspiring English sources
Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara refused to accept transfer speculation as an excuse for his side's performance in the 1-1 drawithth St Mirren.
Insisting that his recent currency devaluation was no excuse for price rises, Mr Chávez had Indepabis close down hundreds of stores for "speculation".
They bought for speculation — not for use".
Property has been bought for speculation.
This calls for speculation!
Three cheers for speculation!
That's less slippery turf for speculation.
There is much room for speculation.
Yet despite the varied cultural fare on offer, some people here have complained that the forum is a green light for property speculation and is merely an excuse for urban improvement.
Third baseman Scott Brosius injured his right hamstring in the fifth inning and could be placed on the disabled list, further impairing a team that is already missing two starting pitchers and is gasping for excuses as the speculation about a trade for Juan Gonzalez or Sammy Sosa covers them like perspiration.
