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potentially

[puh-ten-shuh-lee] / pəˈtɛn ʃə li /
ADVERB
conceivably
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There will still be some pleasant sunny spells between showers, with temperatures potentially reaching the low 20s in the south-east.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The U.S. oil major is close to a deal to expand its longstanding operations in the Latin American country, potentially adding two heavy-oil fields to its portfolio in Venezuela, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Analysts say Winter's rising star could siphon votes from Smotrich's base, potentially preventing his Religious Zionism party from clearing the electoral threshold of 3.25 percent unless it joins a list with another party.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

After all, it would be weird and potentially triggering to ever see another Hurricane Katrina.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

With his stubby legs and broad waist supporting a big barrel chest, Mafoday appeared more like a fixture in goal than a potentially mobile obstacle.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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