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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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CEO Greg Abel now oversees 94% of Berkshire’s portfolio after Combs’ exit, potentially selling stocks like Amazon.com and VeriSign.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

In the environment, microplastics can be ingested by fish and other wildlife, potentially moving up the food chain and eventually reaching humans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

As these drugs have given new hope to millions of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, and sales worldwide are skyrocketing, the implications are potentially huge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Still, some observers in Mexico see a potentially treacherous path for Sheinbaum on her Spanish excursion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

I’m staring at letters and photographs from a woman who potentially could have answered that question.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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