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she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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Recent Examples of predicated
As the graph below shows, his Chelsea side played a high-intensity style predicated on suffocating the opposition far up the pitch and turning high possession regains into quality chances.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This is predicated on the bedrock principle that boards of directors are entrusted to oversee management of companies and are best equipped to decide how to balance company objectives, not single-purpose organizations who see everything through a narrow, black or white decision-making prism.
—Robert Profusek, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If Mike Macdonald’s defensive gameplan is predicated on getting the ball out of Drake Maye’s hand quickly, then getting the ballcarriers on the ground just as quickly is vital.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The spending is also predicated on the notion that the end products will result in exponentially higher future revenue.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The move is predicated on optimism about a future driven by these technologies driving down prices for goods and services, and becoming increasingly more prevalent and valuable.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
But while longevity is often taken as proof that the relationship was and continues to be worth the investments made, relationship health can’t be predicated on time together, alone, says Pataky.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Corona del Mar’s offense is predicated upon rapid movement of the basketball.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This is predicated on the bedrock principle that boards of directors are entrusted to oversee management of companies and are best equipped to decide how to balance company objectives, not single-purpose organizations who see everything through a narrow, black or white decision-making prism.
—Robert Profusek, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If Mike Macdonald’s defensive gameplan is predicated on getting the ball out of Drake Maye’s hand quickly, then getting the ballcarriers on the ground just as quickly is vital.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The spending is also predicated on the notion that the end products will result in exponentially higher future revenue.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The move is predicated on optimism about a future driven by these technologies driving down prices for goods and services, and becoming increasingly more prevalent and valuable.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
But while longevity is often taken as proof that the relationship was and continues to be worth the investments made, relationship health can’t be predicated on time together, alone, says Pataky.
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Corona del Mar’s offense is predicated upon rapid movement of the basketball.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Depardon’s typically non-interventionist approach is especially sensitive to the nuances and complexities of the patient/doctor relationship (and the fundamental trust upon which it is predicated), which Depardon himself regarded as this indelible documentary’s central subject.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicated
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Trump is suing for $5 billion, alleging political discrimination, while JPMorgan says the closures were based on legal and ‘reputational’ risks.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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