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The behavior in the cases above is plausibly illegal under several existing frameworks, but no case has tested those theories against off-platform manipulation of prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Now it has received what it can plausibly describe as a ringing endorsement from one of America’s most reputable and experienced investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

First, the police must establish whether the person they're investigating was a "public officer" and the incident in question was plausibly part of those duties.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The most important difference, Ryu said, is that Raman can no longer plausibly position herself as an outsider.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

More plausibly, he told of feeding his initial sample by eyedropper to a mouse, which showed no ill effects after ingesting what was then “the world supply” of heavy water.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik