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theoretical

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


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"Our review indicates that these fears are largely unsupported. In most cases, the benefits of trying to lose weight clearly outweigh the theoretical risks of weight cycling."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

From a theoretical perspective, cruises are absolutely great places for illnesses to thrive .

From Slate • May 16, 2026

He opted for high-energy physics and theoretical math instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Quantum computing has graduated from a theoretical curiosity to a stock market phenomenon.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The whole class hums like a happy hive at this and Sandy launches them into a theoretical discussion about whether the artist even matters after the art has been created.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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