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school of thought

[skool uhv thawt] / ˈskul əv ˈθɔt /




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Second, the Fed’s deeply embedded policy framework is built around risk management, rather than any single inflation measure or economic school of thought.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

At least one school of thought suggests the tech giant’s massive capital spending plans, which could reach $185 billion this year, doubling the 2025 total, have rattled investor sentiment.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

He has walked such a fine line that in some cases both progressives and traditionalists within the Catholic Church have made the case that he supports their school of thought.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Far from being an object of ridicule, Chelsea’s high-volume approach to squad-building is now evolving into its own school of thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 11, 2025

My mom generally subscribes to the more positive, optimistic school of thought, and my dad believes the doomsayers are underplaying the truth.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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