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conspiracy

[kuhn-spir-uh-see] / kənˈspɪr ə si /


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Owens and her allies argue that Kirk was not killed by a lone 23-year-old, instead claiming, dubiously, that evidence points to a broader conspiracy.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

Saavedra pleaded guilty last year, in February, to conspiracy against rights and making and subscribing to a false tax return.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

But they do not add up to a conspiracy.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Suggested causes include acoustic pollution from human activity, naturally occurring environmental sounds and conspiracy theories involving the CIA or even aliens.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

The biggest problem with these sorts of conspiracy theories isn’t that they’re untrue, although they often are.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Cultural obsession with UFO conspiracies has renewed in recent years, bolstered by government initiatives and celebrity support.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

I feel like I know a lot of people who might just casually buy into conspiracies, almost innately.

From Slate May 7, 2026

Louise Grillmair, similarly, says that - while her husband "would laugh" at speculation that the deaths might be connected - he would also "probably talk statistically" to squelch conspiracies.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

"These conspiracies are attractive for a host of reasons including that they are linked to the allure of having 'secret knowledge' or being aware of things others don't know."

From Barron's Apr. 11, 2026

Dad says Valentine's Days and Mother's Days and No-Armed Goalkeeper's Days're all conspiracies of card manufacturers and flower shops and chocolate companies.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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