theoretically
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Did she mean it could actually perform those tests, or that it theoretically would once the necessary chemistry had been developed?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Although reducing inflammation could theoretically influence the disease, the study did not demonstrate that GAE prevents cartilage deterioration or reverses existing joint damage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Those spreads represent the average excess yield lenders demand by credit-rating category compared with theoretically risk-free Treasury debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"The decline in crude should theoretically be a tailwind for risk, although that has not translated meaningfully into the broader equity tape," said Chris Weston at Pepperstone.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
“But you know, theoretically? I could have gone to the bathroom or something. That’s probably what Mr. Ramos is thinking. Our backpacks were all piled up in the hall. Patrick’s phone was right there.”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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