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
“Oh happy people of the future, who have not known these miseries and perchance will class our testimony with the fables.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2020
The same goes for when we most likely do or perchance do not delete said missives at our convenience.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
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
"I'm surprised no one ate it. I suppose I ought to see him. It's not Yoren, perchance?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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