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school of thought

[skool uhv thawt] / ˈskul əv ˈθɔt /




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According to this school of thought, his main qualification was a lack thereof.

From Slate Jul. 8, 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

There’s also a technical school of thought that “overbought” is more of an ability than a condition, meaning that the ability to become overbought is a sign of underlying strength.

From MarketWatch Mar. 6, 2026

And McCullum fits squarely in that school of thought.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

One school of thought believed that the People were descended from airborne dinosaurs.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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