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theoretical

[thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl /


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The theoretical model is believed to be the first time in a century that Canada planned for an American assault.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

That theoretical work helped provide a framework for understanding the superconductivity enhancement observed in the new experiments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

"What we're trying to convey to the world is this: these issues of climate change are not theoretical anymore," Khanal told AFP in an interview in New York.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Recent comments from company executives suggest the AI demand is moving from theoretical to evidenced, according to RBC.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Instead, I used the dark and chilly days to learn more theoretical chemistry or to leaf through journals, hoping that possibly there existed a forgotten clue to DNA.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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