- past tense form of may.
might
Example Sentences
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He warned my parents I might not survive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
For example, if a patient was unable to attend an appointment, a navigator could notify the doctor, arrange a new appointment, or handle administrative tasks that might otherwise fall to clinical staff.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
For example, he said, the Emmy voting and award show calendar might be adjusted after 2027 so the event could occur earlier in the year, such as in May, when the shows feel fresher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The complainant recalled him saying it might end badly for her, but that she had not felt frightened of him.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Sometimes that drives me to work even harder; other times, it fills me with panic to think I might fall short of what we both expect from me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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