perchance
Example Sentences
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I think I realized something was up when I began wondering if he, perchance, liked guys.
From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2021
The same goes for when we most likely do or perchance do not delete said missives at our convenience.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
Instead, they’ll take it easy and probably even grab a nap, perchance to dream a mid-dream-day’s dream.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 25, 2018
To sleep, perchance to dream the same ominous dream being shared by three complete strangers — ay, there’s the rub in the new mystery drama “Falling Water.” 10 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2016
"If we reach this lake, we can make camp by the shore, perchance catch a few fish. Jon, fetch me paper, it's past time I wrote Maester Aemon."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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