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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'hypothetical father' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to refer to a father who does not actually exist, but who is used as an example or illustration of a father figure. For example: "What would my hypothetical father do in this situation?"
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Samuels himself suggested that Obama had become a reader "to find a usable identity," and fretted over the hypothetical geo-political consequences of the President's hypothetical father issues.
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Had that small pair of the star-crossed not been lost, I presume I might well be a grandmother now, of grandchildren part Greek, part Cherokee, part northern European (and half whatever their hypothetical fathers and mothers contributed to their mix).
What I found most striking about the MP's outburst was that there was no suggestion that these hypothetical young fathers should be actively involved in the raising and caring for their children, physically, emotionally or psychologically.
This hypothetical fight between two fathers does not become interesting at any point in the movie and yet has to propel this whole thing.
It begins with the hypothetical example of a Muslim father who sees a sign that shows a picture of Muslim children along with the words "They are all called Osama".
Once when my mom was drunk I asked her to make a hypothetical rendering of my biological father.
W. should have followed his father's policy on hypotheticals.
"Father and Son" is a hypothetical conversation between generations, reminding us to strive to learn from one another, even when our differences seem too great to overcome.
Ivanka Trump cannot have been oblivious to the implications of what her father said — she had been the hypothetical harassment victim, after all.
Father Reese raised a series of intriguing hypothetical questions: Would unmarried Anglican priests who want to become Catholic priests have to take a vow of chastity?
When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, it suddenly became less hypothetical.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com