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may

verb as in grant permission

verb as in concede possibility

Strong match

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The air district said that it may seek a settlement with the two foundries, but if one is not reached, it may assess financial penalties.

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“I believe we must carefully consider the consequences that may result from a dramatic shift of products on our shelves.”

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“This may actually be one of the few products where we have that reverse.”

"Countries like the Philippines may catch up, but India's scale and early start in AI sourcing gives us a five to seven-year advantage. We must leverage it before the gap narrows," she says.

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So, after battling but falling short against one of Europe's giants, this young Northern Ireland side may be down, but they are definitely not out.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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