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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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The new study suggests that habitable worlds may not need sunlight at all and that life could potentially arise and survive even in the darkest regions of space.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

That would potentially hurt Anthropic or ChatGPT maker OpenAI as they take steps toward public listings this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He is demanding that countries in the Middle East sign the Abraham Accords, potentially as a precondition External link to a deal to end the war.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But his path could potentially lead to Zverev in the quarters.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Are you asking if you, a teenaged girl, are allowed to think two boys are potentially good romantic interests? Yes. Though I suppose I should ask: You haven’t married either of them, have you?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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