perchance

Example Sentences

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I think I realized something was up when I began wondering if he, perchance, liked guys.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2021

Instead, they’ll take it easy and probably even grab a nap, perchance to dream a mid-dream-day’s dream.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2018

Mr. Wallace then wondered whether the Senate should waive the filibuster rule with this legislation, if perchance the House happened to pass it.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2018

To sleep, perchance to dream the same ominous dream being shared by three complete strangers — ay, there’s the rub in the new mystery drama “Falling Water.” 10 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2016

“Was it perchance some new singer, just lately arrived from a triumphant tour of the capitals of Europe?”

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden