idea
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While the idea was influential, it remained unproven because carbenes were known to be too unstable, especially in water, to capture or study.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
And after initially floating the notion of stepping in and providing insurance to ships through the U.S. government, the Trump administration soon walked away from the idea.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
So she’s laid out the steps: One, he had absolutely no idea what he was talking about in terms of what those stops are like.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
"We had a picnic in our front garden, which was their idea," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I had no idea how I could possibly help someone in her situation, but I wanted to make it clear that I would if I could.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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Vocabulary lists containing idea
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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