counterfactual
Example Sentences
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Like Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America,” this is a mighty work of counterfactual history.
From New York Times
Freedman also ponders counterfactual scenarios about the Ukraine war.
From Salon
Ford O’Connell, a strategist, said those criticizing Mr. Trump’s picks must confront the counterfactual that there weren’t other clearly better options for Republicans in many of the races where Mr. Trump is drawing scrutiny.
From Washington Times
Mr. DePape’s equipment — and his demand to know “Where’s Nancy?” — suggested a premeditated assault, which would undercut the counterfactual versions being spread online.
From New York Times
He’s stepped back to focus on other endeavors, like “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” a hilariously counterfactual sendup of the prestige-biopic genre, which premieres on the Roku Channel on Nov. 4.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
