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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

During the powerful launch of the spacecraft into space, Orion experiences what Knight called “shake, rattle and roll,” potentially affecting onboard devices and operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

With more advanced receivers, the same system could potentially reach even higher speeds.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

It was a key moment, from United potentially taking a 2-0 lead to being pegged back to 1-1 at Vitality Stadium on 20 March.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They could only hope that the arrow had landed deep enough, or else it would be a long and potentially fruitless chase.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo