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“The longer the supply disruption lasts, the more vulnerable the oil market should be and, in theory, face greater upward volatility whenever de-escalation hopes aren’t fulfilled,” wrote ING analyst Francesco Pesole in a research note.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Though aimed at fans, there is in theory nothing stopping an opposition member of staff from turning up and recording observations.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Brian will have to pay filing costs and, if the judge did find that he took a frivolous case, he could, in theory, be held liable for Adam’s legal fees, too.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

One concern is that, if pre-cancerous cells are already present, very high availability of growth-supporting nutrients such as B12 could, in theory, support their growth too.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

In two hours, in theory at least, she would slice through a segment of the earth it had taken me weeks to clamber over.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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