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she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
Still, the crux of the alliance between Washington and Seoul is predicated on deterring Pyongyang’s aggression, Hegseth said, who earlier in the week visited the Demilitarized Zone on the border with North Korea.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
But all of these tropes, from the beard to the villain, are predicated on the idea that sexuality and desire are always legible on the body.
—Kelly Foster Lundquist, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
That’s because the gains at the top are largely predicated on a speculative artificial intelligence stock market boom that even some AI proponents say could quickly fizzle — and potentially take the US economy down with it.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, that 2028 date is predicated on Diddy being a near model prisoner, law enforcement sources tell me.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Dodgers still aren’t hitting homers like last year Here’s the thing about the Dodgers’ World Series run a year ago — it was fueled by their bullpen but was predicated on an offense that churned out runs and slugged their way through October.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Even though our investment in Starbucks is predicated on Niccol’s turnaround artistry, the coffee chain — like all consumer-facing companies like restaurants and retailers — is not immune to what’s going on in the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in the consultant class recall how Democrats’ political bloodbath in 2010 was predicated on Republicans demonizing Nancy Pelosi, who was House Speaker at the time.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
But all of these tropes, from the beard to the villain, are predicated on the idea that sexuality and desire are always legible on the body.
—Kelly Foster Lundquist, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
That’s because the gains at the top are largely predicated on a speculative artificial intelligence stock market boom that even some AI proponents say could quickly fizzle — and potentially take the US economy down with it.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, that 2028 date is predicated on Diddy being a near model prisoner, law enforcement sources tell me.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Dodgers still aren’t hitting homers like last year Here’s the thing about the Dodgers’ World Series run a year ago — it was fueled by their bullpen but was predicated on an offense that churned out runs and slugged their way through October.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Even though our investment in Starbucks is predicated on Niccol’s turnaround artistry, the coffee chain — like all consumer-facing companies like restaurants and retailers — is not immune to what’s going on in the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
So Gonzales needs to spark a Florida offense predicated on a five-star quarterback, two four-star freshman receivers and a running back who just rushed for 150 yards in Napier’s ouster.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in the consultant class recall how Democrats’ political bloodbath in 2010 was predicated on Republicans demonizing Nancy Pelosi, who was House Speaker at the time.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
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James had known Gjoshe for close to a decade and has retained a link by allowing the young full-back to oversee sessions at the Nigel James Elite Coaching academy, based in Wimbledon, south London.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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