ideally

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To preserve the scientific value of the tissue, donations should ideally occur within 48 hours after death, although later donations may still be possible.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

I double-check facts and figures and ensure they’re from reputable sources, ideally with multiple additional sources backing them up.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

The Gulf carriers, as relative newcomers to the industry, were also able to invest in modern fleets ideally suited to the kind of model they were building.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And ideally, it is the architect of its own sauce.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

But a few evenings later, when several of us were sitting around a fire in the farmhouse, Ruth began telling us about the sort of office she’d ideally work in, and I immediately recognised it.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro