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ideally

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /




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On my “soft” off days, I always choose personal tasks that take less than an hour or allow me to be by my computer — ideally, both.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Officials recommend storing one gallon of water per day per person for at least three days and, ideally, for two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears - and head if you have thinning or no hair - ideally 30 minutes before you go out into the sun.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

A strict no-logs policy is essential, ideally one verified by recent independent audits.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He didn’t come back right away, and I figured he was having a caterpillar dessert and would come snuggle in later, ideally not waking me up in the process.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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