ideally

Example Sentences

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But it’s just this supposed difficulty that should ideally qualify him for all but the most timid of book clubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

I’d need a third and, ideally, a fourth branch to make the nest stable.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer