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

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

Mr. Franzen was poised with Swarovski binoculars in anticipation of the arrival of a migrating raptor, a bald eagle perchance.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2015

A fell weapon, perchance, devised by the Dark Lord.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien