as in perhaps
it is possible
maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry
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Recent Examples of maybe
And these kinds of difficult conversations may have to continue for months—maybe years.
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Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
The return Miami gets for Butler is likely to be bridge assets that get Miami to the summer of 2026, when a potentially big free agency class might intersect with lots of Heat spending money and maybe one last whale hunt by Riley.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Here's what that means How comet Hale-Bopp can reveal the origins of life on Earth — and maybe beyond
At the time, scientists identified potential patches of organic material by observing that the amount of light reflected from certain areas on Ceres' surface was higher in longer wavelengths.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Still, the state’s clueless ad leans into the worst critiques and caricatures of government work, maybe in an effort to appeal to a post-COVID-19 workforce that resents being called back to the office.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
The return Miami gets for Butler is likely to be bridge assets that get Miami to the summer of 2026, when a potentially big free agency class might intersect with lots of Heat spending money and maybe one last whale hunt by Riley.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Here's what that means How comet Hale-Bopp can reveal the origins of life on Earth — and maybe beyond
At the time, scientists identified potential patches of organic material by observing that the amount of light reflected from certain areas on Ceres' surface was higher in longer wavelengths.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Still, the state’s clueless ad leans into the worst critiques and caricatures of government work, maybe in an effort to appeal to a post-COVID-19 workforce that resents being called back to the office.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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That number factors in about $20M from China — but that market is perhaps more than ever the swing, and not because of the general softening towards studio fare in the past several years.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Both sides are shelling out hefty fees in legal representation for perhaps long-shot paydays.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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At some point during the night, the vehicle stopped running, possibly due to a mechanical failure or after running out of gas, and the mother had called a friend for help, according to Bettison.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Smith said the company might more likely attempt a small-scale test of its technology, possibly in limited areas of Austin in good weather, or with humans able to intervene by remote control to prevent crashes.—
Chris Kirkham and Abhirup Roy,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Combined with the roller attachment that kneads bread more gently, this takes a considerable amount of stress off of the motor—which is probably one of the reasons why the Assistent has a 7-year warranty.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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My answer is probably not, but certain aspects of your role might evolve.—
Morgan Smith,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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