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an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image
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Recent Examples of theories
As with most conspiracies on the internet, the truth is often far less interesting than the most outlandish theories.
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
All or any of those theories could explain the decision to step back from the documentary footage, however, Harry's absence from Polo first leaked via the Daily Mail back in September in an article that suggested Netflix was not happy with the approach and wanted more bang for its buck.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
There will be theories and counter-theories.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Guenther addresses common narratives surrounding the cost of fuels, economic growth theories, the actions of developing nations like India and China, and the potential of innovation and resilience to address climate change.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
There were various theories as to why, but no smoking gun, like an asteroid, to explain their rise.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, there were many alternative theories floating around in these early days of cosmology, as there were so few constraints that many of them seemed viable.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2024
Researchers have offered various theories to explain the discrepancy, including the fact that women statistically live longer—meaning some homeowners are single because their spouses passed away.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
All or any of those theories could explain the decision to step back from the documentary footage, however, Harry's absence from Polo first leaked via the Daily Mail back in September in an article that suggested Netflix was not happy with the approach and wanted more bang for its buck.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
There will be theories and counter-theories.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Guenther addresses common narratives surrounding the cost of fuels, economic growth theories, the actions of developing nations like India and China, and the potential of innovation and resilience to address climate change.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have both denounced theories that the COVID vaccine causes cancer.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
There were various theories as to why, but no smoking gun, like an asteroid, to explain their rise.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, there were many alternative theories floating around in these early days of cosmology, as there were so few constraints that many of them seemed viable.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2024
Researchers have offered various theories to explain the discrepancy, including the fact that women statistically live longer—meaning some homeowners are single because their spouses passed away.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Theories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theories. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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