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possibly

[pos-uh-blee] / ˈpɒs ə bli /


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Possibly for this reason, Vahidi has kept a very low profile in the war, making no public appearance.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

"Possibly, this is due to their more egalitarian social systems. Bonobos appear to live together in more fluid relationships, with social bonds that transcend group boundaries, something we rarely see in chimpanzees," explains Van Leeuwen.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Possibly, but the movement of the arm was very clear.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Possibly Kavanaugh’s concern was that the Court of International Trade will have to adjudicate 1,500 claims one by one.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Possibly he could be saved with surgery—if the doctors had time—but at least he could be kept comfortable until he died.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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