hypothetically
Example Sentences
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"Nobody really knows," Arlotta said, adding she suspected organoids could hypothetically last a little longer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Many readers caught my recent gaffe when I asked, hypothetically, what if Rivian’s or Tesla’s first model had been a pickup?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Norris refused to confirm whether he would publicly state he had no confidence in Guildford if, hypothetically, the report was critical of the chief constable.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Or, hypothetically, when a member of the U.S. military or the executive branch tries to make several years’ worth of salary by betting on whether a looming secret operation will succeed?
From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2026
“And so . . . hypothetically, if these two people liked each other, what would it take to get the stupid guy to kiss the girl, huh?”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
