Sentence examples for the maybe from inspiring English sources

"the maybe" is not a grammatically correct or commonly used phrase in written English
It would be better to use phrases such as "the possibility" or "perhaps" instead. For example: - "The maybe of getting a promotion is keeping me motivated at work." (Incorrect) - "The possibility of getting a promotion is keeping me motivated at work." (Correct) - "Maybe I'll get a promotion soon." (Correct)

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the maybe

adverb

Modifies a verb

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What's the maybe?

But he emphasized the "maybe".

1.12 What's with the "maybe"?

1.13 What's with the "maybe"?

Now, the maybe no.

First, the maybe yes.

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So, after we multiply through by x, which I get? (xV) prime for the maybe I shouldn't skip a step.

I had hit my head, the maybe-paramedic told me.

I was not as upset as the caretaker, the maybe-Diana, would have wanted.

Hence the maybe-apocryphal lawsuit.

See the maybe-NSFW pics below!

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