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theoretically

[thee-uh-ret-ik-lee] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪk li /


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Davenport says that because some limits on the uranium enrichment level and stockpile size were only set for 15 years, "by January 2031, Iran could theoretically expand its enrichment programme".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“He could theoretically do a lot with all that money—like fund 68 US election cycles or buy every carmaker in the US, Europe and Japan.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If the multiple remains in place, the stock could theoretically gain in line with earnings growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s theoretically impossible for all AI-using hedge funds to be above average, once AI becomes the rule and not the exception.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Penelope’s research was comprehensive, and her plan of action was theoretically sound.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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