theory
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Because the alternative solution emerges from a specific theory of gravity, it makes predictions about both cosmic expansion and how gravity behaves across the Universe.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
In the latest edition of his long-running weekly publication “Greed and Fear,” dispatched to clients on Thursday, Wood relates that his conversations with investors confirm his theory on AI capex.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
In theory, the current contract stand-off between Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes is not a big deal.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
In theory, inflation diminishes the real value of a nominal debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Having a whole country on your knee was weird enough in theory, but it was all kinds of awkward in practice.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
Jetty bottles were spotted at a Whole Foods weeks ahead of its launch, leading to more theories about what the company was up to before the official announcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Food and Drug Administration, on the other hand, called it “a front for promoters of unproved remedies, eccentric theories, and quackery.”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
IBM’s Cohn also offered theories for the hyperscalers’ rallies.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
The researchers also investigated more unusual scenarios involving theories in which space has additional dimensions beyond the three we experience in everyday life.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
He was continuing to study the game, but he spent more time exploring his theories on religion.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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