perchance

Example Sentences

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More than a few times, Davis said, the author was stopped by readers who asked whether, perchance, he knew their grandfather or uncle.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2022

I think I realized something was up when I began wondering if he, perchance, liked guys.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2021

“Oh happy people of the future, who have not known these miseries and perchance will class our testimony with the fables.”

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2020

Mr. Wallace then wondered whether the Senate should waive the filibuster rule with this legislation, if perchance the House happened to pass it.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2018

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

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