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theory

[thee-uh-ree, theer-ee] / ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i /


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Round-number theory has also come into play at the key $100 level, which previously acted as support last June, December, and again in January.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

In theory, it measures how genuinely strong a team's attacking and defensive performance was.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Close friends will, in theory, congratulate you on your achievements.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Although the new theory cannot be directly tested in distant cosmic environments, earlier laboratory experiments appear to support the findings.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

“Now I shall put my theory to the test,” she thought.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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