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

Denmark, for example, could theoretically reimpose the transit tolls that for centuries were a principal revenue earner for the Danish crown, Kirkegaard said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It's called a dark factory because it's fully automated and can - theoretically - operate in the dark without any human presence.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Or by some other, theoretically more secure means?

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr