perhaps
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of perhaps
First recorded in 1520–30; earlier perhappes, perhapis “by haps”; equivalent to per + hap 1 + -s 1
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Example Sentences
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"That could cause oil prices to jump, perhaps to around $100pb," said Jackson.
From Barron's
Williams went to Liverpool University as a mature student and studied engineering, with Hemming describing him as "generally a quiet, perhaps even shy, individual".
From BBC
Detecting and defending against cyber-hacking is perhaps harder, and requires both expertise and critical thinking.
From Salon
The transformation is perhaps the most visible in defense’s growing digital footprint.
From MarketWatch
Deep down, perhaps only Salah really knows if this chapter is coming to an end.
From BBC
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