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


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“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

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

“It’s in theory an exciting moment, because they’re launching this new version, but it’s the expensive one,” Brauer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In this situation, in theory any verdict applies only to Gasly, so even if Alpine won, only his race result would change.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In Jim Grant’s essay, Steve Eisman found independent confirmation of his theory of the financial world.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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