paradox
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This idea helps resolve a long-standing paradox in evolutionary science.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
“The Christian tradition does not find its hope in domination or force, but in the paradox of the cross,” Del Brocco told Salon.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
The paradox of simplicity: “It’s hard doing simple. It’s easy doing complex.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The Jevons paradox suggests that would drive up AI-model adoption and thus lead to more demand for memory.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
It was a paradox, and Bull Meecham could take anything with more equanimity than paradox.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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