idea
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The idea was to limit drama for what is already the biggest IPO of all time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The idea that McGinn's career had hit its ceiling could not have been further off the mark, but he was lucky to have one at all two years later.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Here’s the idea: When you’re still working and adding money, the order of your returns barely matters.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"You first read a basic book to get an idea of the knowledge," says Bayer, "and then move to the really complicated book."
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
He has no idea that when we swim together, I ease up on the clock.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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