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

“There’s a chance, perchance to change my drifter’s circumstance,” Grays jests at one point, before describing the “salted ground” and “sour air” of a crumbling utopia.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2020

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

"My lords, perchance you would permit me a private word with my sister?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin