theory
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Nevertheless, safety campaigners in India and the US, along with the FIP, have pushed back vigorously against the pilot suicide theory.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“In theory, they could do a joint venture” or have a supplier and original-equipment-manufacturer relationship, Morningstar’s Owens, who believes SpaceX stock is currently overvalued, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Of Filmer’s theory of “patriarchal monarchy,” Locke opined that “there was never so much glib nonsense put together in well-sounding English.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“I had to ask ChatGPT to explain block theory to me,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“That is to say, this is my first trip to London, so I have not had the opportunity to see any shows before, but, in theory, I believe I would enjoy it very much.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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