might-have-been
Example Sentences
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But the might-have-been vibe was strong when the former first lady and secretary of State took the stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024
As usual, it’s the might-have-been races that are provoking the most discussion.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022
Otherwise, a Seattle that figures to soon be history will be remembered most for what might-have-been and never really was.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2018
And the more I looked on, it occurred to me, it was the might-have-been that was the most important.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2015
But what is the use of troubling about the might-have-been?
From Our Philadelphia by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins
