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
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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