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an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image
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The curriculum will cover both cybersecurity theories and applications in fields such as network security, system security, cryptography, and secure autonomous vehicles.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Currently, there is no empirical data to support these theories, but that hasn't stopped physicists from exploring them as fascinating possibilities.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments below!
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
Doctors have some theories, though.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Several scientific theories, such as cosmic inflation, suggest the possibility of a multiverse—a collection of universes, including ours.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While similar in reflective practice, few theories from individual mentoring translate to team coaching.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the years since Hutchins’ death, a range of theories from sabotage to stray ammunition coming from her father and seasoned Hollywood gun coach Thell Reed have been suggested by defense lawyers, various prosecutors, district attorneys and more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
All or any of those theories could explain the decision to step back from the documentary footage, however, Harry's absence from Polo first leaked via the Daily Mail back in September in an article that suggested Netflix was not happy with the approach and wanted more bang for its buck.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Currently, there is no empirical data to support these theories, but that hasn't stopped physicists from exploring them as fascinating possibilities.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments below!
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
Doctors have some theories, though.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Several scientific theories, such as cosmic inflation, suggest the possibility of a multiverse—a collection of universes, including ours.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While similar in reflective practice, few theories from individual mentoring translate to team coaching.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Over the years since Hutchins’ death, a range of theories from sabotage to stray ammunition coming from her father and seasoned Hollywood gun coach Thell Reed have been suggested by defense lawyers, various prosecutors, district attorneys and more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
All or any of those theories could explain the decision to step back from the documentary footage, however, Harry's absence from Polo first leaked via the Daily Mail back in September in an article that suggested Netflix was not happy with the approach and wanted more bang for its buck.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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