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theory

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


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Flynn and Sarsour pushed back on that claim in their motion, arguing that the government “is asking this Court to accept a theory that the Ninth Circuit rejected, nearly verbatim less than three weeks ago.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Those renewed crossings generate additional oscillations in a regime where conventional theory predicts that oscillations should already have vanished.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

By dialing down the sweetener in the original formula, their theory goes, Starbucks is forcing them to spend more on pumps of vanilla syrup or other add-ins to remake their drink.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

In theory, that diversity should provide enough raw material for continued adaptation.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

On a more promising note, Seven had a new theory.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

There has been no extensive research in Britain on why school absence might be causing obesity, but doctors who have spoken to the BBC have their theories.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Some theories have suggested that an ape-like foot was necessary for effective vertical climbing, while others allow for an ancestor with a more monkey-like foot.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

In commentary recently shared with MarketWatch, Straehl highlighted a couple of theories driving what he has identified as a shift toward more short-term trading in the U.S. equity market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 30, 2026

Astrophysicists have several theories for what dark matter could be.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

I thought my brother was just spouting conspiracy theories, but the way both men shove their hand in their pockets looks super suspicious.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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