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may

verb as in grant permission

verb as in concede possibility

Strong match

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These stronger winds may be responsible for much of the dust lofted into the Martian atmosphere, which has a major impact on the planet’s weather and long-term climate.

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This suggests that powerful convection in the star's final years may have dredged up carbon from deep inside, enriching its surface and altering the type of dust it produced.

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With barely any time offscreen, Byrne has the opportunity to flit between monstrous and tender, turning in what may very well be the year’s finest performance in its most singularly affecting film.

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It is thought 20 hostages may be alive.

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He may not even come with me, but I’m booking the appointment and he’s invited.

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