theoretically
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Faux explained that, theoretically, yes, there are many ways that Bitcoin could serve the marginalized and oppressed: It could be used in international remittances; it could protect wealth against irresponsible governments.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
In Wilson’s case, that could theoretically involve giving up other assets to avoid selling Lululemon shares and incurring capital-gains taxes, lawyers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"A lot of people talk theoretically about ecosystems; I can tell you this is one of our sources of competitive advantage," Rood says.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
According to the Lancet Commission, nearly half of dementia cases could theoretically be prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
This number plays the role of “practical infinity” for computer problems which are solvable but only theoretically.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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