potentially
Example Sentences
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"I guess there's a lot of social media presence and people potentially might do it for the likes rather than what's right for the cat."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
For anyone facing potentially dire medical results or other nerve-racking ambiguities, the waiting is the hardest part.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Investors can take action now as they get ready for a potentially bumpy road ahead.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Luma made just one adjustment, moving Jeremiah from defense up to midfield, where he could potentially set up Josiah.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.