theory
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In theory, the inquiry should be impartial and informative – a learning process focused solely on improving passenger safety.
From BBC • 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
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
“I had to ask ChatGPT to explain block theory to me,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Seven explained her theory to her father: Someone was using the cucos, or working with them, to sabotage the vote to help Spares.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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