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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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“Investors are now likely to re-focus on MPS’s fundamentals and valuations, potentially leading to a re-rating of its market multiples,” analyst Giovanni Razzoli and associate Rishika Garg write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He widely understood that he was potentially liable for a whole array of conduct that was both impeachable and prosecutable.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The prime minister's spokesman said the Home Office and the regulator, the Immigration Advice Authority, were working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Yes, but the difference of size isn’t large enough to bank on, not with a margin of error potentially this wide. Now, if you were fifty pounds heavier, maybe...”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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