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possibly

[pos-uh-blee] / ˈpɒs ə bli /


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Possibly, but the movement of the arm was very clear.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Possibly for this reason, Vahidi has kept a very low profile in this war, making no public appearance.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Possibly Kavanaugh’s concern was that the Court of International Trade will have to adjudicate 1,500 claims one by one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Possibly frightened at what appears to be a hostile situation, Good puts the car in reverse, then drives forward.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

“I think Ed Smith has a cat down in his apt; at least he says so, but no one’s ever seen it. Possibly he’s just pretending.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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