might-have-been
Example Sentences
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Although results largely met expectations, they avoided the worst-case scenarios some investors might have been bracing for.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Investors might have been concerned about a possible change in policy by the Federal Open Market Committee, to raise short-term interest rates following a strong employment report for May.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Morning mass might have been a better choice in this time slot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"There might have been a few crass comments that I've said," he added.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The walrus might have been young, but she was as big as the bear.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
