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may

[mey] / meɪ /
VERB
grant permission
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VERB
concede possibility
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Though he came from jazz, he may be the biggest rock star there ever was.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Had the government been clearer on the scope, the lawsuit argues, the company may have had a better chance of winning a contract.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Historically, crypto has pushed the legal envelope, and may design rewards to mimic interest without violating the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

What I said in August: "Integrating so many new signings may actually prove a problem."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Someday, you may know the answer. But for now, know this: The Afterlife chose you. And because of that, it will not let you fail.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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