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conspiracy

[kuhn-spir-uh-see] / kənˈspɪr ə si /


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They are expected to provide clarity and tamp down unwarranted panic, not stoke conspiracy theories.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

I think pretty early on, we were like, “Let’s goof on Alex for a little while in this conspiracy world.”

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

The idea of Guy’s killing Bruno’s detestable father in return is merely a dramatic device to show how remorselessly Guy is drawn down into the dark coils of the conspiracy, against his better self.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Liberland is also entirely tax-free, something its interior minister, Ivan Pernar, a controversial Croatian former MP who was kicked out of parliament for spreading conspiracy theories, explains to me.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

There was no truth in that, but he threw a glance to Esme and she nodded, pleased to be part of an impromptu conspiracy.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

So far 100% of identified objects haven’t been alien spacecraft, yet people like Steven Spielberg treat the simple fact of unidentified sightings as proof not only of alien visitation, but of government conspiracies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

What we’ve found is that when prominent media embrace conspiracy theorizing, increased public endorsement of conspiracies will follow.

From Salon Jun. 4, 2026

I feel like I know a lot of people who might just casually buy into conspiracies, almost innately.

From Slate May 7, 2026

Louise Grillmair, similarly, says that - while her husband "would laugh" at speculation that the deaths might be connected - he would also "probably talk statistically" to squelch conspiracies.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

Dad says Valentine's Days and Mother's Days and No-Armed Goalkeeper's Days're all conspiracies of card manufacturers and flower shops and chocolate companies.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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