theoretically

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

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Denmark, for example, could theoretically reimpose the transit tolls that for centuries were a principal revenue earner for the Danish crown, Kirkegaard said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The devices can -- theoretically, at least -- provide internet to an entire family or apartment building.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

And that’s really their only goal: to get you to stay on the website, and then theoretically also come back to the website to hopefully also make sure you have somewhat of a positive experience.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Given our concerns here, however, it’s sufficient to note that not even theoretically is mathematics mechanical or complete.

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