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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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"There may be lessons for AI in how the nervous system is organized."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

We may not have been dancing, but it was close.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

However, analysts worry that stripping Zelensky of the order may lead to a major diplomatic rupture that can have serious repercussions for both countries.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The connectome may also reveal basic principles that apply to nervous systems across species, including humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The timing of these tests is important to the patients of Carville, because the clinical rules are clear: Residents may not leave until they receive twelve consecutive negative tests.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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