hypothetical

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This field is important because it can bring about topological quantum computing, a hypothetical way of storing and manipulating quantum information while protecting it against errors.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The daughter in this hypothetical scenario isn’t buying rounds of lattes and taking lavish vacations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Consider a hypothetical woman in her late 40s who is just looking to lose 10 pounds before summer so that she can finally wear that bikini she bought a decade ago.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Those fears are hypothetical, but he worries that financial pressures could override safety.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

That year, the conversation about boys had turned from hypothetical dreams of rappers and movie stars to realities of neighbors and classmates.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson