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ideally

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /




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Ideally, I would like to type whatever I want but then call on it whenever I need it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Ideally, we are looking for a guaranteed return with minimal risk.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Ideally, I would want places like Shein to have some kind of accountability for what they're doing, to review all children's products and have some kind of rules to make sure that everything is age-appropriate.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Ideally, you want income that exceeds inflation, which is currently running around 3%.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Ideally a less awkward conversation than last time.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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