as in maybe
it is possible
he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
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Recent Examples of possibly
Initial theories suggested an electrical short circuit, possibly linked to ongoing renovation work, but no definitive cause has been established.
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Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The words possibly refer to terms used by critics of insurance companies to identify their strategy for denying customer claims.
—Bertha Coombs,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Next is exiting a managerial role, possibly even moving out of the CEO role to sit on the board.
—Simon Bedard, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The cost of EVs will more closely mirror gas-engine vehicles and possibly disincentivize buyers from making the electric shift.
—John Frank, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The words possibly refer to terms used by critics of insurance companies to identify their strategy for denying customer claims.
—Bertha Coombs,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Next is exiting a managerial role, possibly even moving out of the CEO role to sit on the board.
—Simon Bedard, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The cost of EVs will more closely mirror gas-engine vehicles and possibly disincentivize buyers from making the electric shift.
—John Frank, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The barrier, about 8 feet high and maybe 100 feet in length, blocked access to what has been used for many years as a shortcut trail to the Mt. Hollywood Summit, which is now designated as the Tom LaBonge Panorama after the late L.A. City Councilman who championed the park.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Most people are used to eating Iceberg lettuce with some tomatoes, maybe a cucumber.Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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But perhaps even more importantly, chocolate chips should taste delicious to snack on throughout the baking process.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The room is conceived as a home office, mini-gym, or perhaps a nursery.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Still, with home prices near all-time highs and still rising nationally, albeit more slowly, many would-be homebuyers are probably holding out for mortgage rates to ease further in coming months.Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Texas will probably drop a few spots from No. 2 in the rankings but stay high enough to host a first-round game.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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