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perchance

[per-chans, -chahns] / pərˈtʃæns, -ˈtʃɑns /


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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

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

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

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

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

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




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