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theoretical

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


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All of that said, we should note the governor’s race has yet to be officially decided and Steyer still has at least a theoretical possibility of slipping into the top two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The work remains theoretical for now, but the researchers are already discussing possible experimental tests with other groups.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Their new theoretical method can generate and control a wide range of entangled quantum states using tools that are already common in many quantum physics laboratories.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The paper claimed the first discovery of a Majorana fermion, a theoretical particle central to the tech giant’s quantum computing effort.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Though the theoretical basis for many of their conclusions was shaky, the take-home lesson was obvious.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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