hypothetical
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Speaking to the BBC, Rayner said she did not want to comment on a hypothetical Labour leadership contest.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Unlike the Browns, who always seem to be building for a hypothetical future, the Rams have a reputation for going all-in, over and over again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In the theory, every particle, including the hypothetical graviton that would carry the force of gravity, comes from different vibrations of tiny strings.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Ambrogi said there “ hasn’t been any really broad documented evidence that this is a real trend,” and surveillance pricing bans are addressing a largely hypothetical problem.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
As our hypothetical modern visitors wandered through the hurly- burly of construction and deconstruction, they might have felt that despite the commotion something was missing.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing hypothetical
Argumentative Writing
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Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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