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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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He said the long-term agreement would support future plans, including potentially expanding to a day-and-night service if sufficient funding could be secured.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

For anyone facing potentially dire medical results or other nerve-racking ambiguities, the waiting is the hardest part.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering later this year, potentially seeking a $2 trillion valuation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This potentially fatal illness is caused by a parasite that is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple