: something open to doubt or conjecture
Examples of perhaps in a Sentence
Adverb
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
At perhaps one of Canada’s most iconic destinations, the men’s national team’s run has left an impression.
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Shelby Blackley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
There's a lot to prove to the world and perhaps even himself.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Mbappé has received lots of help from Ousmane Dembélé (4 goals) and Michael Olise (5 assists), the three players forming perhaps the most dangerous attack on grass.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
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Adverb
The second concern was contamination—perhaps the rover itself dragged the organic material from Earth?
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
At perhaps one of Canada’s most iconic destinations, the men’s national team’s run has left an impression.
—
Shelby Blackley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
There's a lot to prove to the world and perhaps even himself.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Mbappé has received lots of help from Ousmane Dembélé (4 goals) and Michael Olise (5 assists), the three players forming perhaps the most dangerous attack on grass.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perhaps. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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