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Recent Examples of potentially
The group cites multiple other reasons for Congress to potentially impeach the Republican for his actions during his second term.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Critics argue that a cap could restrict credit availability to higher-risk consumers, potentially driving them toward less regulated, more predatory lending practices.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
European politicians, ministers, and heads-of-state are so petrified about Washington potentially turning its back that hard discussions are now occurring about what the continent must do to take more ownership of its neighborhood.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The upward move by gold could continue if two new investment bank research reports are correct, potentially lifting gold to third spot on the list of Australian commodity exports reviving memories of past gold booms which offset the effects of a wider economic downturn.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Critics argue that a cap could restrict credit availability to higher-risk consumers, potentially driving them toward less regulated, more predatory lending practices.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
European politicians, ministers, and heads-of-state are so petrified about Washington potentially turning its back that hard discussions are now occurring about what the continent must do to take more ownership of its neighborhood.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The upward move by gold could continue if two new investment bank research reports are correct, potentially lifting gold to third spot on the list of Australian commodity exports reviving memories of past gold booms which offset the effects of a wider economic downturn.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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This is certainly Kenny Atkinson’s first real chance at guiding a team to a title, something precious few coaches ever get the opportunity to do.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is certainly a prominent need for the future.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Harvard’s refusal to comply with numerous demands from the U.S. Government reveals a fundamental principle too often forgotten in leadership circles: organizational integrity requires the courage of its leaders to clearly draw boundaries and defend them unequivocally.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roach is, clearly, among fashion’s most powerful pedagogues.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Intelligent zombies are definitely not a positive development.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This floral midi dress will definitely be in my style rotation, thanks to a V-neckline, fabric belt, and ruffled high-low hemline.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the potential credibility risks, while still extant, would surely be lower than with any deployment of land forces.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Honestly, the matzo balls are probably going to be better.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jim Jarmusch, Spike Lee and Arnaud Desplechin probably are the biggest shockers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If the Mets start losing while continuing to receive minimal production from the bottom of their batting order, then they’ll likely be inclined to make a move.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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And if the situation is dire, the Royals will likely assign the job to right-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The wound will need to be monitored and possibly treated again, according to the post, but early signs of the antibiotics working against the infection have given officials hope to Plai Sarika’s possibility of recovery.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not so long ago, there was hope that major pension reform could happen sometime this year, possibly by the end of the spring legislative session.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Some, assuredly, still to form after clawing with Timberwolves in a regular-season night somehow unlike any other in a career of firsts.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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With Owens now set to face Randy Orton and two other triple threat matches likely to place at WrestleMania 41, Zayn almost assuredly won’t be added to Orton vs. Owens.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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