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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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“While many vines have been intercepted and destroyed, locating the thousands that may still be in customers’ hands remains our top priority,” said California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross in a press release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

JGB prices may also be weighed by rising crude oil prices that could increase inflationary pressures in Japan and lead to quicker pace of BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She may have grown up in showbusiness, working on multiple Disney shows before launching her music career, but she's neither cosseted nor precious.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Unlike newly listed companies, whose valuations may swing sharply in early trading, underwriters offer diversified earnings streams and historically more stable business models.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I understand. Fifteen is a special age. The age of secrets and discovery. You may hold on to yours.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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