idea
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Follow up work and related studies have continued to strengthen the idea that oral bacteria are central to how nitrate affects the body.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
WSJ: Is it a good idea for people to ask commercial LLMs about the truth of conspiracy theories?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Dos Santos dismissed the idea that the problem is solely related to the tactical scheme and insisted that the most important change involves reclaiming aggressive principles with and without the ball.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
"We did everything. It was a great time to be working, but none of us had any idea what we were in the middle of," says Gillian.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
I had the idea Dad had invited him to the butchering to call his bluff and show him up.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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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