leading theory

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leading
adjective[before noun]
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/ˈliː.dɪŋ/us
/ˈliː.dɪŋ/
very important or ...
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theory
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈθɪə.ri/us
/ˈθɪr.i/
a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion ...
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These measurements were able to rule out cosmic strings as theleadingtheoryof cosmic structure formation, and suggested cosmic inflation was the right theory.
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Theleadingtheoryis that they begin life as longer period pulsars but are spun up or recycled through accretion.
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The measurements were able to rule out cosmic strings as theleadingtheoryof cosmic structure formation, and suggested cosmic inflation was the right theory.
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Aleadingtheorytoday is that it alerts predators that the element of surprise has been lost.
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Theleadingtheoryhas been the giant impact hypothesis.
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He played a central role in the development of the radiation-driven implosion model for induced star formation and in developing theleadingtheoryof stellar winds for hot stars.
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One of the leading theories at the time was that earthquakes were caused by subterranean winds, excited by change in temperature.
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There are two leading theories on why this may be happening.
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Leading theories include changes in sea level and ocean anoxia, possibly triggered by global cooling or oceanic volcanism.
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Research into adult attachment flourished, making attachment theory one of the leading theories for understanding adult romantic relationships.
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His article argues for the interrelated nature of seven leading theories of truth.
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His father was very interested in natural history and the leading theories in the epoch.
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One of the current leading theories is antibody-mediated demyelination, where the immune system is attacking the body: specifically the central nervous system, leading to demyelination.
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There are three leading theories.
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The displays became more descriptive and interpretive, sometimes, as with the extinction of the woolly mammoth, offering several different leading theories on the issue for the visitor to ponder.
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