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ideally

[ahy-dee-uh-lee] / aɪˈdi ə li /




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On my “soft” off days, I always choose personal tasks that take less than an hour or allow me to be by my computer — ideally, both.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Even before declaring war on Britain, the Spanish king sent an armada to defend his South American colonies and, ideally, seize those territories that belonged to Britain and its ally Portugal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Officials recommend storing one gallon of water per day per person for at least three days and, ideally, for two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

A strict no-logs policy is essential, ideally one verified by recent independent audits.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He did his best writing while walking, ideally while also talking.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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