theoretically

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The pork chop — economical, widely available, theoretically versatile — simply didn’t make the cut.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

One of the most abundant organisms on Earth, algae captures carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and yields oil that theoretically could be used to make transportation fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

What happens then that results in me getting a bunch of cash, theoretically?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

With nine games remaining, just 19 points separate top and bottom-placed 18th, meaning theoretically anyone could still win the title or go down.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

This number plays the role of “practical infinity” for computer problems which are solvable but only theoretically.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos