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theoretically

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


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"India could absolutely become a major agave economy. The Deccan Plateau alone has millions of acres suitable for cultivation. We could theoretically rival Mexico if there's long-term vision and patience."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

Every hour he spent arguing was theoretically an hour the scammer wasn’t targeting someone vulnerable, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Even where changes are still theoretically possible, the legal and logistical hurdles are steep.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At least theoretically, there is no upper limit for an earthquake–nor, come to that, a lower limit.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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