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theoretical

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


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"This is the beauty of the Brown Theoretical Physics Center," Alexander said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

Theoretical proof for this comes from a famous article written 40 years ago by William Sharpe, the 1990 Nobel laureate in economics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Theoretical work by neuroscientists Stefano Fusi and Larry Abbott also suggested the brain needs a mix of flexible and stable synapses.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Theoretical physicists have pointed out fatal flaws in Mr. White’s reasoning and researchers at the Dresden University of Technology failed to replicate some of his results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Theoretical differences amongst those fighting against oppression is a luxury we cannot afford at this stage.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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