as in perhaps
it is possible
maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry
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Certainly, as maybe video comes out.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The war of words comes as Democrats are favored to make major gains in the 2026 congressional midterms and have a decent chance of flipping the House and maybe even the Senate.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Honestly, maybe only 12 percent of the story.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
So we weren’t really allowed to get together until maybe 2021.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The war of words comes as Democrats are favored to make major gains in the 2026 congressional midterms and have a decent chance of flipping the House and maybe even the Senate.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Honestly, maybe only 12 percent of the story.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
So we weren’t really allowed to get together until maybe 2021.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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While Britain is suffering perhaps the most dramatic upheaval in the wake of the latest batch of Epstein files, association with the billionaire is popping up across the globe like a pandemic of questionable judgment.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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But perhaps one of the most exciting things about Fort Wayne, despite having a population of less than 300,000 people, is its culinary scene, which is bustling with James Beard nominations and other national awards.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Republican-majority Indiana House is expected to take up the Bears legislation, and possibly make changes, before lawmakers aim to adjourn February 27.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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