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Recent Examples of potentially
Otherwise, there needs to be prudence, since the Heat are poised to potentially get back in the cap-space race in the 2026 offseason, when the contracts of Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier come off the books.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
According to the plan, thousands of European troops would be placed near critical infrastructure sites in Ukraine, accompanied by air and sea assets, to defend these areas and potentially respond if Putin violates any deal.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
The flower that survives that challenge is scheduled to be presented to the City Council in late April to potentially be selected as San Diego’s new official flower.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
According to the plan, thousands of European troops would be placed near critical infrastructure sites in Ukraine, accompanied by air and sea assets, to defend these areas and potentially respond if Putin violates any deal.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
The flower that survives that challenge is scheduled to be presented to the City Council in late April to potentially be selected as San Diego’s new official flower.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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This story contains details from the sixth and penultimate episode of 1923 on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan certainly has a reputation of killing off characters to help juice his stories but did his Yellowstone prequel really need this kind of kick in the butt?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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Foster certainly replenished his coaching staff, hiring nine new assistants, including hotshot offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Never one for details, Trump is now clearly linking the harsh 54% tariffs imposed on China on Tuesday to a TikTok deal.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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That this all sounds a bit out of time and space is obviously a good hook, and clearly by design.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Alanna is definitely in the running for my favorite overhauled show character.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bottom line: Underdogs or not, the Senators are definitely winning this series, by the way.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The ocean is probably our largest possible carbon sink.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many of the researchers seem pretty sure that the next generation of A.I. systems, which are probably due later this year or early next, will be decisive.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Calling the law likely unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams suspended enforcement of it for 14 days and scheduled a hearing for April 18.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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David Richards, a political science professor at the University of Lynchburg, said the candidate who can win the centrist vote will likely win the state.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Among them, Azerbaijan stands out— not as the largest or the most obvious producer, but as the most intriguing, the most diverse— and quite possibly the most delicious.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump could possibly issue another such order to extend the deadline.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There will almost assuredly be a battle this summer between Wright and someone else for the job.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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And in about a week, Hicks will almost assuredly be able to call himself a Major League Baseball player.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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