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 And too many deadly natural disasters — floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes — to possibly count. Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 For the United States' 249th birthday, most of the country will enjoy the day with friends, family and possibly a drink or two. Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025 Combs was denied bail and ordered to remain in jail until sentencing, possibly in October. USA Today, 4 July 2025 Incoming Republican President Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the government to deport a record number of immigrants − possibly starting as soon as he's sworn in Monday. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for possibly
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Adverb
  • The mirror should be proportional to the vanity, maybe two-thirds of the width, according to designer Lynn Siemer, director of design and operations at Blythe Interiors.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • But do remember the leaves produce food for your plant and removing too much or too many can affect growth and maybe fruit quality.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • Tonight, the gravity of the occasion—perhaps the biggest reunion in our lifetime—makes the atmosphere combustible.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 July 2025
  • The ink spool could contain traces of the last words Lin or his daughter typed on the machine — meaning perhaps the inventor's own words are in his magical machine too.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
Adverb
  • Natural textures brought on by humidity (and probably, some sort of mousse).
    Vogue, Vogue, 6 July 2025
  • Your fashion sense has probably changed since then.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 July 2025

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