school of thought
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of school of thought
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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According to this school of thought, his main qualification was a lack thereof.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
But there is another school of thought tipping to the theory that - despite all the excitement over Bardella - it will in the end be Le Pen facing the electorate next April-May.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
This ancient Greek and Roman school of thought, which argues that a shift in perspective can turn regret and fear into a state of calm acceptance, is what Semple calls “salvation through reason.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
At least one school of thought suggests the tech giant’s massive capital spending plans, which could reach $185 billion this year, doubling the 2025 total, have rattled investor sentiment.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
One school of thought believed that the People were descended from airborne dinosaurs.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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