theoretically

Example Sentences

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The pork chop — economical, widely available, theoretically versatile — simply didn’t make the cut.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Araghchi denied the claim, noting that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium—and therefore the number of atomic bombs it could theoretically fuel—had been a matter of public record for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

And that’s really their only goal: to get you to stay on the website, and then theoretically also come back to the website to hopefully also make sure you have somewhat of a positive experience.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Motorsport is one of a handful of sports in which men and women can - theoretically - compete fully with each other.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The process is so cumbersome, confusing, and onerous that many people who are theoretically eligible to vote never manage to get their voting rights back.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander