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theoretical

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


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That theoretical work helped provide a framework for understanding the superconductivity enhancement observed in the new experiments.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

The theoretical model is believed to be the first time in a century that Canada planned for an American assault.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

To explain what was happening, Jiang's team and Wilczek developed a theoretical model based on the Ginzburg-Landau framework.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

"What we're trying to convey to the world is this: these issues of climate change are not theoretical anymore," Khanal told AFP in an interview in New York.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

One of Blackbridge’s handlers was attempting to guide the esteemed theoretical thinker toward the exit.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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