potentially
Example Sentences
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But OPEC+ warned that damage to energy infrastructure increases oil market volatility, potentially hitting global supplies well into the future.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
He and the board were interested in establishing a valuation of the media business with the aim of potentially selling it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
An amber wind warning has been issued for Saturday evening as Storm Dave is expected to bring "disruptive and potentially damaging winds" to parts of the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“But still. I mean, just the fact that, you know. He could potentially be the one. There’s a kind of magic in that.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.