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theory

[thee-uh-ree, theer-ee] / ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i /


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Peering at Broadcom’s daily chart, the stock has traded between the $300 and $400 figures since early last September, influenced by round number theory.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

This will, in theory, spectacularly reduce process complexity and cost compared to their redundancy-heavy rivals.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

And that’s what’s called positive-sum theory, which is that as other groups gain, my group gains, right?

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Much of Corporate America in the past decade embraced the theory that diversity, equity and inclusion policies were good for productivity and profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The theory of the Consummate Professional had a flaw.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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