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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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In the environment, microplastics can be ingested by fish and other wildlife, potentially moving up the food chain and eventually reaching humans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

As these drugs have given new hope to millions of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, and sales worldwide are skyrocketing, the implications are potentially huge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Still, some observers in Mexico see a potentially treacherous path for Sheinbaum on her Spanish excursion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The Public Investment Fund is on the verge of pulling support for LIV Golf, which lost nearly $600 million in 2024, potentially leading to its closure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Even more serious, potentially, was the matter of the missing children.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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