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Recent Examples of potentially
Rivalry games have a habit of bringing out the best in both teams, potentially levelling the playing field for two sides entering in vastly different form.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Pregnancy tests help rule out this potentially life-threatening condition.12
Imaging Tests
The following imaging tests take pictures of the appendix and surrounding areas to help diagnose and stage appendicitis:13
Ultrasound: An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 17 May 2025
European regulators are considering new carry-on size and weight limits, potentially influencing U.S. carriers.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Abrams cautions families not to try and make their own formula or use other nutritionally inadequate, and potentially dangerous alternatives, such as unpasteurized milk or goat milk.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 May 2025
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Pregnancy tests help rule out this potentially life-threatening condition.12
Imaging Tests
The following imaging tests take pictures of the appendix and surrounding areas to help diagnose and stage appendicitis:13
Ultrasound: An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 17 May 2025
European regulators are considering new carry-on size and weight limits, potentially influencing U.S. carriers.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Abrams cautions families not to try and make their own formula or use other nutritionally inadequate, and potentially dangerous alternatives, such as unpasteurized milk or goat milk.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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The addition of glass tubes certainly adds another dimension to both sparse and dense arrangements.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
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This means, under the current rules at least, a return to the United States, just 12 years after the men’s World Cup in 2026 and (almost certainly) the women’s World Cup in 2031, may well be the likeliest outcome if FIFA enforces the principle.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Attorneys who are mentally well are more likely to think more clearly, make better decisions and engage more meaningfully with clients and colleagues.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Her expert taste expands far beyond that, though — and that’s definitely evident in her fashionable Skechers collection.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Me, my life, elements of my music and most definitely the world.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The Matisse blue is striking against the vibrant blooms that will surely uplift the mood of any room.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Addressing different needs Though many of the brand-new features help with vision, one for those with hearing loss to look out for is surely the extension of Live Listen to Apple Watch.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Here's what chiropractic care is, what happens during a chiropractic adjustment and who should probably skip out on having one.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Who else is in Pillion? Aside from starring Skarsgård, Pillion also stars Melling, who has been featured in The Queen’s Gambit, but is probably most well-known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter film series as a child.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Prevost's background points to a receptive attitude toward some of the reforms that Pope Francis championed, but will likely approach it differently.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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Igloo is recalling an additional 130,000 rolling coolers sold at Costco, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods because the handle can pinch – and possibly amputate – fingertips, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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At last month’s meeting of, the committee discussed a recommendation focused on older adults, those with weakened immune systems and possibly those who are more likely to be exposed to the coronavirus.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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And even if Tatum wasn’t going to miss most if not all of next season with his Achilles tear, the Celtics already had luxury-tax questions that assuredly will diminish their arsenal.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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On a drier week, the ball would have almost assuredly rolled through the rough, dunked into the water and forced Finau to drop with a one-stroke penalty.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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