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Recent Examples of potentially
Johnson’s executive order directs Chicago police to collect evidence, investigate and potentially refer for felony prosecution criminal charges against federal immigration agents accused of misconduct.
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The two of them plus potentially prospect Owen Caissie could form the team’s starting outfield for years to come.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
And that's to say nothing about how these satellites will affect the work of astronomers or potentially increase light pollution.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
That merger opens the door for 1A District 2, which currently has only Orlando Christian Prep and Father Lopez of Daytona Beach, to potentially add former rural schools like Wildwood, a small public school, to that district.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The two of them plus potentially prospect Owen Caissie could form the team’s starting outfield for years to come.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
And that's to say nothing about how these satellites will affect the work of astronomers or potentially increase light pollution.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
That merger opens the door for 1A District 2, which currently has only Orlando Christian Prep and Father Lopez of Daytona Beach, to potentially add former rural schools like Wildwood, a small public school, to that district.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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But kudos to the Mitch Marner vote; that would certainly be something.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And dance it most certainly did.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Harper says the contract should clearly state the mover’s liability for your belongings, pickup and delivery dates and all payment terms.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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During past outbreaks, though, health authorities at local, state, and federal levels have given that same advice—vaccinate, now—loudly, clearly, and persistently.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But stock analysts — and D’Amaro — undoubtedly will be keeping an eye on international attendance rates and what that will mean for the theme parks going forward.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Sterzik is the leader of the scout team for the Warriors (17-9, 3-6), who undoubtedly will be prepared for the Class 3A playoffs after their challenging schedule against Class 4A opponents in the Central Suburban League South.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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So there are definitely more affordable opportunities here now for both buyers and owners.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning Supplies Experts agree that cleaning supplies should definitely be kept out of the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As Fed chair, Warsh would surely be pressured to do Trump’s bidding in the same way current Chair Jerome Powell has been, relentlessly.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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But with Raman and the others grabbing varying percentages of the vote, a two-person November runoff is likely and the candidates will almost surely be Bass and Raman.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most are passionate about food and/or art, probably the two leading draws for anyone visiting San Miguel.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Hockey experts have referred to the Canadian as a generational talent who could likely hear his name called first at June’s player draft in Buffalo, New York.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The chapel, a voice-over recording explained, was likely founded by monks in the early ninth century before the Arab conquest in 859 AD, and was used by shepherds to shelter their flocks until it was rediscovered in 1963.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Spurs have not won a top-flight game since December and started positively against United.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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