Examples of 'only in theory' in a sentence

Meaning of "only in theory"

This phrase is used to convey that something is conceptual or hypothetical, and has not been tested or put into practice. It suggests that the idea or concept may sound good in theory, but its practical implementation or real-life feasibility is doubtful

How to use "only in theory" in a sentence

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only in theory
This desirable situation exists only in theory.
Yes but only in theory.
The conflict of jurisdiction therefore exists only in theory.
But this is only in theory.
My procedure seemed as sagacious as ever but only in theory.
Roads exist only in theory.
The present situation shows that this idea is true only in theory.
They form only in theory.
Other operators would thus be eligible only in theory.
Maybe only in theory.
It can not be learned only in theory.
This works only in theory and not in the real world.
They exist not only in theory.
The theology of the priesthood of all believers appears to exist only in theory.
I learnt my Marxism there not only in theory but also in practice.

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Let the presumption of innocence exist in fact and not only in theory.
BUT that is only in theory.
The media were subject to strict controls and freedom of belief existed only in theory.
Equality exists only in theory.
It 's only in theory that this world is for good people.
Even the legal system protects them only in theory.
Sufficiently certain not only in theory but in practice, failing which.
The world is made for the good people only in theory.
M, Only in theory.
There are many dietary changes that work for weight loss only in theory.
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam therefore existed only in theory and effectively controlled no territory.
But others have noted that the possible harm from antioxidants is only in theory.
Active camouflage technology exists only in theory and proof-of-concept prototypes.
You might think that this all sounds good but only in theory.
However, those two resolutions existed only in theory and they were not implemented.
And then one ordinary day you ran into a word that existed only in theory.
That 's true only in theory.
LHC uncovers possible subatomic quasiparticle which existed only in theory.
Couscous, but only in theory.
However, this is where it gets complicated because it is simple only in theory.
There, too, we want to work not only in theory but in practice.
In it, the Québec Ombudsman described a slate of diversified services, available only in theory.
However, that 's only in theory.
Our relationship to Japan is agreed upon only in theory.
He 's alive, but only in theory.
A pure LC circuit is an ideal that exists only in theory.
But you know all about Only in theory.
Travelling such vast distances is possible… only in theory.
The BBC is immune only in theory.
Civilization knew it was bound to die someday - but only in theory.
However, they exist only in theory.
After all, the flight into space is possible so far only in theory.
It is possible, but only in theory.
Dear Music Lovers, summer is coming and fortunately not only in theory.
Events that the amygdala recalls, You can only in theory go to the past.

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