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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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Whether the tunnel project is ultimately built may hinge on whether large water agencies, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, decide to participate and pay for it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Had the government been clearer on the scope, the lawsuit argues, the company may have had a better chance of winning a contract.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Historically, crypto has pushed the legal envelope, and may design rewards to mimic interest without violating the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

This may not be an instant return for a club in need of a fresh start.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Guessing that her family may have gone to David’s, Leah ordered the driver to continue on.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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