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theoretical

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


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The artist’s infamously aggressive manner and trenchant theoretical pronouncements, captured here by actors in video and audio recordings, were at odds with the lyrical effects of his best work, and would color his critical fortunes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Ceuta authorities said there were around 1,100 children needing attention in the city, which had a theoretical capacity of 90 places.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Had the library applied the overdue rate printed in the volume, the theoretical fine would have reached approximately 28,000 Australian dollars, or about $19,500 in U.S. currency.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

A theoretical model developed by Marco Schiró, Research Scientist at Collège de France, and his team supported the experimental findings and helped explain how photons behaved inside the device.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

We had remained friends in a kind of theoretical sense, but our paths had diverged wildly.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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