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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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He estimates he makes around $30,000 a year; people who make that much typically owe very little in taxes or potentially nothing, depending on their situation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He and the board were interested in establishing a valuation of the media business with the aim of potentially selling it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But OPEC+ warned that damage to energy infrastructure increases oil market volatility, potentially hitting global supplies well into the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Because this medication is already approved and widely used, it could potentially be repurposed more quickly as a treatment for glioblastoma.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

She doesn’t keep anyone around who could potentially crush the pretty exterior she wears to hide all the ugliness.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman