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Noun
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This possibility has not been one of the most prevalent theories about the case.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026 -
Such theories reflect a misunderstanding of Iran’s complex system and do little to advance American diplomatic aims.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
Noun
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To test these hypotheses, a team from Columbia and Harvard decided to see if they could get rid of one of the 20 currently in use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Oversimplifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplifications. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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