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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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If you’re struggling to pay down debt, it may help to set a stricter budget.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The study points to the brain's immune system as a key player, showing that it may mistakenly attack nerve fibers that are essential for detecting odors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“It may vary a little bit, state by state, but we are largely seeing a lot of the same chemicals being targeted,” says Melanie Benesh, EWG’s Vice President for Government Affairs.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

He pointed to some signs that stocks may have risen too far, too fast.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“You may sign in to the book,” he says.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse