theory

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Another theory, proposed in earlier studies, suggests the parasite may have arrived in red foxes imported for hunting about a century ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Of Filmer’s theory of “patriarchal monarchy,” Locke opined that “there was never so much glib nonsense put together in well-sounding English.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“In theory, they could do a joint venture” or have a supplier and original-equipment-manufacturer relationship, Morningstar’s Owens, who believes SpaceX stock is currently overvalued, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Nevertheless, safety campaigners in India and the US, along with the FIP, have pushed back vigorously against the pilot suicide theory.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fact: Every great scientist knows that an unproven theory isn’t exactly science, but the idea that Sir Fig Newton would live a long, healthy life with the silent cat killer was about to come true.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas