hypothetically

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Norris refused to confirm whether he would publicly state he had no confidence in Guildford if, hypothetically, the report was critical of the chief constable.

From BBC

But there are inherent weaknesses: hypothetically, the official approving a bar license or passing a fire-safety check is the friend, neighbour, or maybe even cousin of the bar owner.

From BBC

That scenario, hypothetically, is just one way we could know that a war with Russia had begun, or was about to.

From BBC

Literally none of it could even hypothetically be accomplished within that timeframe.

From Salon

However, hypothetically putting that responsibility on pregnant people — having to determine whether or not to give their newborn the dose right after birth or wait 30 days — would be “completely irresponsible,” Washington said.

From Salon