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ideally

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /




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"Ideally, well ahead of the agreed timeline. And many are already showing that they are doing exactly that."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Ideally, look for someone with experience in individual tax planning and elder-care issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Ideally, the money goes to invest into grass roots development — but in many cases, there seems little to show for FIFA’s largesse.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Ideally, financial advisors develop relationships with clients several years before those clients’ employers conduct IPOs, because many private companies offer liquidity opportunities through tender offers.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Ideally, she wanted me to marry someone from our culture one day too.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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