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ideally

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /




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But it’s just this supposed difficulty that should ideally qualify him for all but the most timid of book clubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

To preserve the scientific value of the tissue, donations should ideally occur within 48 hours after death, although later donations may still be possible.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

The Gulf carriers, as relative newcomers to the industry, were also able to invest in modern fleets ideally suited to the kind of model they were building.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But ideally you and your friends wanted the place just to yourselves, so there was often jockeying and arguing.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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