Example Sentences

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Over the years, I’ve tested many theories of what’s wrong with the U.S. media—groupthink, the emperor’s new clothes, availability bias.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Roosevelt employed Mahan’s theories as assistant secretary of the Navy during the Spanish-American War in 1898, when the U.S. seized Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and more.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It is testing many long-held theories about bitcoin’s place in the broader universe of tradeable assets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Both his loyal supporters and well-financed critics have a hard time explaining Becerra’s rapid ascent, with theories ranging from outright luck to a nefarious social media push.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There were wind tunnels, airstrips, and other facilities where researchers tested airplane parts and theories of math and science.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson